Fields of linguistics proper When the concept of theoretical linguistics is taken to refer to core or internal linguistics, it means the study of the parts of the language system. This traditionally means phonology, morphology, syntax and semantics. Pragmatics and discourse can also be included; delimitation varies between institutions. Furthermore, Saussure's definition of general linguistics consists of the dichotomy of synchronic and diachronic linguistics, thus including historical linguistics as a core issue.
Fields of linguistics proper When the concept of theoretical linguistic,s is taken to refer to core or internal linguistics, it means the study of the parts of the language system. This traditionally means phonology, morphology syntax and semantics. Pragmatics and discourse can also be included; delimitation varies between institutions Furthermore, Sa.ussure's definition of general linguistics consists of the dichotomy of synchronic and diachronic linguistics, thus including historical linguistics as a core issue.