Ferdinand de Saussure’s theory
Charles Sanders Peirce’s theory
Semiotics
Linguistic Schools
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Study of language through different peropds in history

Diachronic Linguistics

100

The main principles of the Peirce’s theory

1. The human mind and sign boundaries, 

2. the three-dimensional system (triadic/trichotomy) 

3. the relativity regarding the three typologies or taxonomies of signs (icon, index and symbol).

100

Branches of Semiotics

1. Semantics

2. Syntactics

3. Pragmatics

100

The development of the Prague Linguistic Circle (Cercle Linguistique de Prague) was influenced by:

Ferdinand de Saussure and the Polish linguist Jan Baudouin de Courtenay

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How are the signs called in Saussure's Linguistics?

Signified & Signifier

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Three aspects of the notion "sign"

1. sign or representatum or ground, 

2. object which is also referred to as referent, 

3. interpretant (any meanings conveyed by the represantatum about the object)

200

5 Semiotic systems 

1. Linguistic

2. Visual

3. Audio

4. Gectural

5. Spatial

200

The opposition of Phonetics and Phonology was developed by:

The Russian linguist Nikolai Trubetzkoy

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Define the notions "Langue" and "Parole"

"Langue" - is an abstract system of signs, a set of rules ensuring an oral and a written forms.

"Parole" - manifestation of an oral speech and written discourse.

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Taxonomy of signs

icon, index and symbol

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What is the Semiotics? 

It is the study of signs. The theory and analysis of signs and signifying practices.

300

The functional approach of Syntax was developed by:

The Czech linguist Vilém Mathesius 

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The choice of signifiers and signified in linguistics is called as

Paradigmatic axis

400

What country did Pierce's linguistics represent?

American School

400

What type of the signs is the fire here?

Index

400

Characterise the linguistic school of Prague

structural and functional

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Levels of language 

Phonetics/Phonology, Morphology, Syntax, Semantics, Pragmatics

500

What is the science behind the theory of Charles Pierce?

Philosophy

500

What type of the signs "miaow" is?

Icon

500

The approach of the Prague School to the "Langue" and "Parole"

No strict distinction

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