This content delves into the dimensions of meaning, focusing on similarity and contiguity, as explored in language and literature. It discusses the significance of Saussure's paradigm and syntagm, Jakobson's theories on similarity and contiguity in discourse, and the impact of brain damage on langua

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Linguistics is the scientific study of language and speech, encompassing branches like phonology, lexicology, and morphology. This field delves into the levels of language structure, such as phonological, morphological, lexical, syntactic, semantical, pragmatical, and stylistical. Scholars began inv

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Structuralism, as presented by Dr. B. Kalidoss, explores the order and arrangement in various forms like language and literature. It delves into the interrelationship between units and rules, proposing a deeper understanding of texts through linguistic analysis. The evolution of structuralism in lit

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The concepts of Langue and Parole introduced by Ferdinand de Saussure in the field of modern linguistics distinguish between the abstract systematic principles of language (Langue) and individual speech acts (Parole). Saussure's emphasis on the study of Langue as the foundation for meaningful uttera

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Saussure's concept of sign value emphasizes the importance of relationships within a system, where a sign's meaning is not absolute but dependent on its interactions with other signs. He highlights the distinction between signification and value, showcasing how signs derive their value from the syst

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Saussure's theory of signs emphasizes the relationship between a signifier and a signified, highlighting the importance of belonging to a system of differences. Signs, as interpreted meaningful entities, play a crucial role in semiotics, shaping our understanding and communication. The concept of si

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Structuralism emerged as a dominant approach in linguistic studies from the 1920s to the 1960s, led by figures like Ferdinand de Saussure. This philosophical perspective focused on the study of language as a stable system of signs, emphasizing the interrelation of mental representations of sounds an

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Saussure's declaration on the arbitrariness of linguistic signs is thought-provoking, emphasizing that while signs are arbitrary, complete arbitrariness would lead to chaos. He distinguishes between degrees of arbitrariness and acknowledges that signs are not entirely arbitrary, being subject to lin

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