Folk Linguistics

Folk knowledge of language has not engaged linguists very often in the history of the field. Introductory texts often disparage folkbelief in contrast to 'scientific truth'. In fact, language is a ubiquitious topic of discussion and general concern of the folk. They talk about grammar, pronunciation, first and second language learning, language disabilities, dialects, gender and language, and a host of other topics. This book approaches such beliefs as one of most important aspects of ethnography. Surely what a people believe about their language is as important as any other key to an understanding of their culture.Niedzielski, Nancy A. is the author of 'Folk Linguistics' with ISBN 9783110175547 and ISBN 3110175541.