Explore: Linguistic Theory

language professional, e.g. a student, must first learn the theory i.e. properties of the linguistic system, or what Ferdinand de Saussure called internal linguistics

Linguistic relativity asserts that language influences worldview or cognition. One form of linguistic relativity, linguistic determinism, regards peoples'

Basic linguistic theory (BLT) is a term coined by R. M. W. Dixon to describe the theoretical framework and basic concepts that is generally used in grammatical

that provides a conceptual framework which guides the development of linguistic theory. As such, it is characterized by a broad and diverse range of research

Linguistics is the scientific study of language. The areas of linguistic analysis are syntax (rules governing the structure of sentences), semantics (meaning)

hypothesis regarding the language in question.[citation needed] Almost all linguistic theory has its origin in practical problems of descriptive linguistics. Phonology

Linguistic Inquiry. 29 (3): 439–474. doi:10.1162/002438998553815. S2CID 57572491. Chomsky, Noam (1981). The Logical Structure of Linguistic Theory. New

and linguistics as relating to systems theory. Functional theories take into account the context where linguistic elements are used and study the way they

linguistics, linguistic competence is the system of unconscious knowledge that one has when they know a language. It is distinguished from linguistic performance

Fellow at Harvard University. There, he tried to build an all-formal linguistic theory. It was a clear break with the existing tradition of language study