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Milestones and figures in the development of the
EVOLUTION OF LINGUISTICS
Roman Jakobson
Evolution
Importance
Definition
Examples
Noam Chomsky
Ferdinand Saussure
Caracteristic
Inportance
Linguistics is crucial to understanding human communication, linguistic diversity, language acquisition, translation, language teaching and the preservation of endangered languages.
Evolution
Linguistics has historically evolved as a field of academic study defined as the science of language. Linguists have explored human language from a variety of perspectives, including its structure, evolution, and use in communication.
Noam Chomsky
Known for his revolutionary theory of generative grammar and language acquisition, Chomsky has had a significant impact on contemporary linguistics.
Definition
Linguistics is the scientific study of language, covering aspects such as structure, meaning, evolution and use of human languages.
Roman Jakobson
Prominent Russian-American linguist known for his contributions to 20th century communication theory and linguistics.
Caracteristic
Interdisciplinary: Linguistics is related to various disciplines such as psychology, anthropology and sociology. Descriptive: It focuses on analyzing and describing how languages work in practice. Theoretical: Seeks to develop theories and models to explain linguistic phenomena. Comparative: Compares and contrasts languages to identify similarities and differences.
Examples
Phonology: Studies the sounds of language and their distinctive functions. Example: The difference between the sounds /p/ and /b/ in Spanish. Syntax: Analyzes sentence structure and word organization. Example: The difference between "The dog bit the cat" and "The cat bit the dog". Sociolinguistics: Examines the relationship between language and society. Example: The use of different language varieties according to social context.
Ferdinand de Saussure
Considered one of the founding fathers of modern linguistics, Saussure introduced the concept of semiotics and the importance of the linguistic sign in communication.