Linguistic anthropology

Linguistic anthropology is the study of the way language is used by humans to communicate ideas and understand the world around us. It looks at how language affects our relationships, our identities, and our cultures. By studying language, we can learn more about how humans interact, how cultures develop, and how information is shared. Linguistic anthropologists look at languages from a variety of perspectives and can use tools from other fields such as psychology and sociology to help them understand how words and symbols are used and how they shape our lives. For example, they might look at the similarities and differences between different languages to try to understand how cultural customs and beliefs influence how people use language.