AndroBlaze:


I strongly disagree with this.

In most English Speaking Countries anyone who has a strong and formal understanding of a "Foreign" language(s) could be termed a Linguist. Thus if you have have a strong formal grasp of French, calling you a linguist would not be far off.

However you would not be termed a linguist because you studied "English" in an "English" speaking country as:

1. it is not foreign to us
2. Most of the course has to do with English literature and logical thinking and not the scientific "break down" of the language as you highlighted.

The answer is:
1. An English Graduate in the UK and most of the CommonWealth
2. An English Major in the US.

Therefore you should only be termed a Linguist in an English Speaking country if:

1. You have mastered Foreign Languages
2. You study Linguistics.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Linguistics
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/English_studies

Uyiii:
hi kimbraa. The person is called a Linguist irrespective of the language studied.
English, French, Bini are all languages and if you should study any of these languages, you'll be referred to as a LINGUIST.

peeps saying Linguist should only come in when we talking about foreign languages are only knowledgeable about one side of it's meaning.
Check the meaning of Linguistics, this should do justice to your question.

cheers.

Pedekunle:


You captured my mind.

A linguist must combine, at least, knowledge of a foreign language with the primary language of study. Thus, there is the large tendencies of COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS in the work that qualifies you to be called a linguist.

The study of one pure language such as English doen't make you a linguist even though that is what most students are made to believe

cpapa:
it's called Francis

kimbraa:
So, months back while in my friend's room, her room mate asked a question and it goes; "A person who studies/studied English language is called what? Well, I said he/she is a linguist, and she asked if I was sure. Told her to check on google, but she said she couldn't find the answer to it on google. Just this night, I remembered to ask a linguist in my room the same question, and she said I was wrong as studying a language doesn't make one a linguist, but she can't answer the question. Where are my English and Literature students? What's a person who studies/studied English Language called?

Fianze93:



I agree...

Just add

Psychoanalist
Historian

If you studied English and your school is not one of those schools that give you the option of choosing from one of these major divisions... Then just call your self an English graduate

But if you had selected and majored in one, say Discourse Analysis for instance, then you are a Discourse Analyst.

saintkeppy:
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I was banned by the Mods since 18th May I cud'nt post anything, it was lifted few days ago, kinda busy to sit down to forecast, besides major leagues had ended but I will return hopefully this weekend to post world cup games.

Take Care!

asuustrike2009:
Linguistics is the scientific study of language and its structure, including the study of grammar, syntax, and phonetics. We have various type of linguistics. They include linguistics in English, linguistics in French , linguistics in Yoruba, Linguistics in Efik and among others. A person who studies a language is called a linguist. Hence if I study French or English I am a linguist.

lx3as:




As a graduate of English, I major in sociolinguistics (under Language) while my friend went for Creative writing (Literature) right at the 4th year in the University. Our first degree's projects were in these areas.


There are several areas under Language, Literature and other Literary Studies which includes Theater workshop in my School. I have friends that are actors and actresses today; some are newscasters, Editors, etc.

Just call them: English Graduate!

asuustrike2009:
A linguistics is the scientific study of language and its structure, including the study of grammar, syntax, and phonetics. We have various type of linguistics. They include linguistics in English, linguistics in French , linguistics in Yoruba, Linguistics in Efik and among others. A person who studies a language is called a linguist. Hence if I study French or English I am a linguist

AndroBlaze:


I strongly disagree with this.

In most English Speaking Countries anyone who has a strong and formal understanding of a "Foreign" language(s) could be termed a Linguist. Thus if you have have a strong formal grasp of French, calling you a linguist would not be far off.

However you would not be termed a linguist because you studied "English" in an "English" speaking country as:

1. it is not foreign to us
2. Most of the course has to do with English literature and logical thinking and not the scientific "break down" of the language as you highlighted.

The answer is:
1. An English Graduate in the UK and most of the CommonWealth
2. An English Major in the US.

Therefore you should only be termed a Linguist in an English Speaking country if:

1. You have mastered Foreign Languages
2. You study Linguistics.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Linguistics
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/English_studies

GrammarNazi1:

...Google...

Smartademu:
Englinguist
Sense no go kill me.

BadmanBinLaden:
An englishcian

gurunlocker:
English linguist.... Don't thank me