Authors :
Sujay Rao Mandavilli
Volume/Issue :
Volume 8 - 2023, Issue 10 - October
Google Scholar :
https://tinyurl.com/4dcmcfmr
Scribd :
https://tinyurl.com/bdf5v9b8
DOI :
https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.8431138
Abstract :
This paper seeks to further the aims and goals
of our ‘Globalization of science” movement at least
indirectly, if not directly. This is sought to be achieved by
empowering ‘linguistic have-nots’ so that their economic
performance can be improved, and their social and
cultural development can be aided. We begin this paper
with an overview of the field of linguistics, milestones in its
development, and its various branches and areas of
specialization. We also recapitulate theories on the origin
of language, (including our Epochal polygenesis approach)
and summarize the essence of our papers on language
dynamics. We also review the essentials and basic concepts
of linguistic ethnography, first language and second
language acquisition theories, and the various downstream
uses and limitations of, linguistic ethnography, and the
lexical development of languages. We also review linguistic
acculturation and enculturation theories, and review how
technology, particularly more recently developed
technology, can be used to increase linguistic fluency and
proficiency and bridge the gap between linguistics haves
and linguistic have-nots. We also review various theories in
the field of pedagogy, and discuss the approaches
developed by different countries to enhance their students’
linguistic skills. We also discuss the twin ideas of ‘linguistic
sweet spot and ‘economic sweet spot’. The concepts in this
paper, as such are expected to contribute greatly to greater
economic performance, social and cultural development,
and the emerging field of Anthropological economics.
This paper seeks to further the aims and goals
of our ‘Globalization of science” movement at least
indirectly, if not directly. This is sought to be achieved by
empowering ‘linguistic have-nots’ so that their economic
performance can be improved, and their social and
cultural development can be aided. We begin this paper
with an overview of the field of linguistics, milestones in its
development, and its various branches and areas of
specialization. We also recapitulate theories on the origin
of language, (including our Epochal polygenesis approach)
and summarize the essence of our papers on language
dynamics. We also review the essentials and basic concepts
of linguistic ethnography, first language and second
language acquisition theories, and the various downstream
uses and limitations of, linguistic ethnography, and the
lexical development of languages. We also review linguistic
acculturation and enculturation theories, and review how
technology, particularly more recently developed
technology, can be used to increase linguistic fluency and
proficiency and bridge the gap between linguistics haves
and linguistic have-nots. We also review various theories in
the field of pedagogy, and discuss the approaches
developed by different countries to enhance their students’
linguistic skills. We also discuss the twin ideas of ‘linguistic
sweet spot and ‘economic sweet spot’. The concepts in this
paper, as such are expected to contribute greatly to greater
economic performance, social and cultural development,
and the emerging field of Anthropological economics.
