Here are entered works which discuss child language in general or within an educational framework, including general characteristics and usage. Works which discuss from the linguistic or psycholinguistic viewpoint the process of the acquisition of the native language in children are entered under the heading Language acquisition.
Here are entered general works on the relationship of the human body to language, including semantics, vocabulary, and other linguistic features. Works on non-linguistic communication in interpersonal relations, conveying emotions, attitudes, social status, etc., by such means as eye contact, facial expression, use of personal space, gestures, or posture are entered under Body language.
Here are entered works dealing with the scientific study of human speech, including phonetics, phonemics, morphology, and syntax. Works dealing with language in general, the origin and history of language and surveys of languages, are entered under the heading Language and languages.
Here are entered works on the rhetorical aspects of speeches. Works on speaking effectively in public are entered under Public speaking. --subdivision Oratory under names of individual persons
Here are entered works on phonetic spelling in general. International alphabets based on phonetic spelling are entered under the heading Phonetic alphabet. Works on the phonetic spelling of a particular language are entered under the name of the language with subdivisions Phonetics and Orthography and spelling, e.g. French language--Phonetics; German language--Orthography and spelling. Works dealing with the simplification of English spelling are entered under the heading Spelling reform.
