The Science of Geolinguistics and the Linguistic Atlas: A Reading in Concept and Function.

Abstract

Applied linguistics seeks to apply linguistic theories in an attempt to understand and solve practical issues related to linguistics. It has become an important field in education, translation, intercultural communication, and the use of technology in linguistics. It is, in fact, the key to understanding how language functions as an organized system and how to use it effectively and dynamically in daily life. One of the prominent representations of this science is known as geolinguistics or geographic linguistics, which varies in its terms depending on the audience. Geolinguistics focuses on the distribution of languages in different geographical areas, considering linguistic phenomena of all kinds, whether phonetic or otherwise. It also examines the impact of geographical, social, and historical factors on language development and change. This has led to the creation of linguistic and dialectical atlases and linguistic distribution according to specific scientific contexts. This research aims to explore these linguistic terms and concepts, explain their function, how they are created, and their importance in the field of applied linguistics.