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Clinical linguistics: its past, present and future.

Michael R Perkins¹

¹Department of Human Communication Sciences, University of Sheffield, Sheffield, UK. m.perkins@sheffield.ac.uk

Clinical Linguistics & Phonetics

|July 27, 2011

Summary

This study traces the history of clinical linguistics, revealing a historical focus on phonetics and phonology. It highlights the discipline

Area of Science:

Linguistics
Clinical Linguistics
Historiography

Background:

Historiography is emerging in linguistics, yet clinical linguistics lacks systematic historical study.
This article addresses this gap by examining the evolution of clinical linguistics.

Observation:

A survey of Clinical Linguistics & Phonetics (1987-2008) reveals a consistent focus on phonetics and phonology.
Grammar, semantics, and pragmatics received less attention in the surveyed period.

Findings:

Clinical linguistics evolved from structural linguistics.
The discipline now has a reciprocal relationship with speech and language pathology and other fields.
Research scope in 2011 and future development trends are considered.

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Implications:

Understanding the historical trajectory of clinical linguistics is crucial for future research directions.
The findings suggest a need to balance research focus across linguistic subdomains.
This historical perspective informs the integration of clinical linguistics with allied health professions.