LINGUISTICS_VS_LITERATURE

#LINGUISTICS_VS_LITERATURE
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#Difference_Between_Linguistics_and_Literature
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The key difference between linguistics and
literature is that linguistics refers to the
systematic study of a language whereas
literature can be defined as the study of
written works within a language. This clearly
highlights that the main difference between
these two fields of study are grounded on
structure and content though both have the
commonality of language as a basis for their
works. This article will attempt to define
these two terms, linguistics and literature,
while providing an understanding of the
differences that exist within the two fields.
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#What_is_Linguistics?
The human languages which enable us to
communicate with one another have very
systematic structures. Linguistics is a field
that studies these structural aspects of a
language. Hence, it can be defined as the
systematic and scientific study of a
language. It encompasses the study of
language in relation to its nature,
organization, origin, contextual impact,
cognitive and dialectical formation. Linguists
are concerned with the nature of languages,
their systematic component, the
commonalities and differences that exist
among human languages and the cognitive
processes that come into play.
The field of linguistics is made up of a
number of parts that create the totality of
linguistics. They are phonetics (the study of
the physical nature of speech sounds),
phonology (the study of the cognitive nature
of speech sounds), morphology (the study of
word formation), syntax (the study of
sentence formation), semantics (the study of
meaning) and pragmatics (the study of the
usage of language). Other than these there
are other disciplines that are connected to
linguistics such as psycholinguistics,
sociolinguistics, dialectology, ethno-linguisti
cs, etc.
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#What_is_Literature?
Literature includes written works that belong
to many genres ranging from poetry and
dramas to novels. Literature is a work of art.
It is a creation of a world that allows the
reader to not only dive into an alien world,
but also allows the reader to reflect on
various issues. It is not merely a recital of
the ordinary speech but contains artistic
value. There are different forms of literature
mainly prose and poetry. Prose includes
dramas, novels and short stories whereas
poetry refers to a more melodious and
rhythmic work of art. Unlike in linguistics,
literature is devoid of rigidity in the structure
and its relationships. It is not limited to a
certain sphere and has a vast canvas. If we
look at the English literature, the literary
works are divided into different eras also
known as literary periods in English literature
for the purpose of studying, such as the
renaissance, the romantic period, the
Victorian period so on and so forth. For each
period there are contemporary writers, poets
and playwrights that were prominent figures
of the time in terms of their literary work.
For example, in the Victorian period Alfred
Lord Tennyson, The Bronte sisters, Robert
Browning and Thomas Hardy were prominent
figures who gained popularity either among
the societies at the time or else later in for
the significance of their contribution to
literature.
What is the difference between Linguistics
and Literature?
• While linguistics is more of a systematic
study of language and human
communication, overall, literature takes a
different turn, making literary works its
material for study.
• A key contrast between the two disciplines
stems from the systematic nature associated
to the fields and subjectivity. In linguistics,
there is less room for subjective ideas and it
is a study that is very scientific and
objective whereas literature is more
subjective and is vast.
• However, both fields are built on the
component of language as their main
sources.