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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Gayatri Chakravorty Spivak is known for her critical engagement with postcolonial theory and deconstruction, challenging traditional Western perspectives. By drawing on thinkers like Derrida and Foucault, Spivak offers a unique lens to interrogate power dynamics, hegemony, and resistance. Her work r

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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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Understanding interpretation in cultural sociology through hermeneutics and structuralism is explored in Lecture III by Dr. Werner Binder at Masaryk University. The lecture delves into the art of interpretation, focusing on classical hermeneutics, Friedrich Schleiermacher's romantic hermeneutics, an

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Television series like Life on Mars (UK) and The Bridge (Sweden) exemplify various genre theories and narrative structures. From discussing social, cultural, economic, and political factors affecting production to exploring media language and Neale's Genre Theory, these shows showcase how genres osc

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Marxism, rooted in the ideas of Karl Marx, emphasizes the significance of economic relations in shaping social and political structures. Classical Marxism focuses on economism, determinism, materialism, and structuralism, viewing history through a lens of class struggle and offering an emancipatory

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Functionalism, as expounded by Malinowski and Radcliffe-Brown, focuses on the interplay between societal parts and their functions, while Levi-Strauss introduces structuralism, emphasizing underlying human thought structures. Malinowski's theory highlights individual needs shaping societal functions

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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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The concept of international integration has evolved over time, with classic theories like federalism and functionalism giving way to newer ideas like neoliberalism and structuralism. Neoliberalism emphasizes economic liberalization for improved competitiveness and living standards, while structural

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