1. * * Genetic Classification * *: - * * Key Criteria * *: Genetic classification classifies language based on its history and genetic relationships. Linguists divide languages into language families, which share a common ancestor. Languages within the same language family are considered to have evolved from a common source and share many common language features** Problem * *: - Language relationships may be complex and difficult to track, especially for languages with limited historical records- Some languages may heavily borrow from other unrelated languages, making their classification more challenging- Genetic classification is based on historical evidence, but may not always be available or accurate. 2. * * Type Classification * *: - * * Key Criteria * *: Type classification classifies language based on its structure and type characteristics (such as word order, grammatical features, and phonetic features). Linguists study the functions of language based on its grammar and syntax** Question * *: Typological classification does not necessarily reveal genetic relationships between languages. Languages with similar characteristics may be geographically distant and genetically unrelated- Some languages may evolve and change their type characteristics over time, making classification less clear- The classification standards of different linguists may vary, leading to different interpretations and classifications. Both genetic and typological classification methods have their advantages and limitations. Genetic classification is better at identifying historical language relationships, while type classification focuses on structural similarity. Due to the complexity of language and limitations in available data and research methods, problems may arise. Linguists often combine these two methods to gain a more comprehensive understanding of language relationships and features.
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