jazykovda
Jazykoveda, or linguistics, is the scientific study of language. It investigates the structure of languages, the means by which they are learned and used, and their historical development. The field encompasses both theoretical questions about the nature of language and practical concerns such as language teaching and language policy.
Core areas include phonetics and phonology (the sounds of language), morphology (word formation), syntax (sentence structure),
Methods typically involve descriptive analysis of data collected from native speakers, experimental studies, fieldwork for language
Historically, linguistic study has roots in ancient grammar traditions (for example, Panini in India) and developed
Jazykoveda underpins language education, linguistic research, language documentation for endangered languages, and the development of language