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Mirza Khalil Ahmad Baig (born January 1, 1945, Gorakhpur, UP, India) is a renowned Indian linguist, critic, and literary, primarily known for his contributions to the study of Urdu linguistics. He served as a professor and the head of the Department of Linguistics at Aligarh Muslim University (AMU), Aligarh, India, and also worked as a visiting faculty member at Cornell University, United States.
Early life and education
Mirza Khalil Ahmad Baig was born on January 1, 1945, in Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh, India. He completed his early education in Uttar Pradesh before pursuing advanced studies in linguistics. He earned his PhD in linguistics from Aligarh Muslim University.
Career
Baig joined the Department of Linguistics at Aligarh Muslim University, where he became a professor and later served as the head of the department. His academic expertise includes phonetics, semantics, and stylistics, with a special focus on Urdu linguistics. He also worked as a visiting faculty member at Cornell University, USA, where he contributed to research and teaching in South Asian linguistics.
Contributions to linguistics
Mirza Khalil Ahmad Baig has made significant contributions to the study of Urdu linguistics. His work delves into the phonological, syntactic, and semantic aspects of the language. Baig is also known for his research on the stylistic features of Urdu literature and the linguistic dynamics of South Asian languages.
Notable works
Baig has authored over 20 books and numerous research articles. Some of his notable works include:
- Urdu ki Lisani Tashkeel (The Linguistic Formation of Urdu)
- Zaban, Usloob aur Usloobiyat (Language, Style, and Stylistics)
- Bhasha Vigyan aur Urdu (Linguistics and Urdu)
- Urdu Phonetics and Phonology
References
- ^ Butt, Muhammad Usman (July–December 2020). "مرزا خلیل احمد بیگ کی لسانی خدمات" [The linguistic contributions of Mirza Khalil Ahmad Baig]. Half-yearly Urdū (in Urdu). 96 (2). Anjuman Taraqqi-e-Urdu Pakistan: 119.