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Ferdinand de Saussure's Langue and Parole Concept
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Ferdinand de Saussure's Langue and Parole Concept

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The key concept of 'Langue and parole' originates from the theoretical linguistic dichotomy distinguished by ______ de Saussure in his Course in General Linguistics. The French term 'langue' encompasses the abstract, systematic rules and conventions of a signifying system, independent of the individual user, while 'parole' refers to the concrete instances of the use of 'langue,' including spoken and written language as experienced in everyday life. 'Langue' represents the language system, whereas 'parole' represents individual speech acts. Saussure's concept of 'langue' and 'parole' has been influential in the development of structuralism and has been widely discussed in the field of linguistics and literature.

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The key concept of 'Langue and parole' originates from the theoretical linguistic dichotomy distinguished by ______ de Saussure in his Course in General Linguistics.

Course

The French term 'langue' encompasses the abstract, systematic rules and conventions of a ______ system, independent of the individual user, while 'parole' refers to the concrete instances of the use of 'langue,' including spoken and written language as experienced in everyday life.

signifying

'Langue' represents the language system, whereas 'parole' represents ______ speech acts. Saussure's concept of 'langue' and 'parole' has been influential in the development of structuralism and has been widely discussed in the field of linguistics and literature.

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Saussure's concept of 'langue' and 'parole' has been influential in the development of structuralism and has been widely discussed in the field of linguistics and ______.

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Langue and Parole

  • The concept of 'Langue and Parole' originates from the theoretical linguistic dichotomy distinguished by Ferdinand de Saussure in his Course in General Linguistics.

Definition of Langue and Parole

  • 'Langue' refers to the abstract, systematic rules and conventions of a signifying system, independent of the individual user.
  • 'Langue' represents the language system.
  • 'Parole' refers to the concrete instances of the use of 'langue', including spoken and written language as experienced in everyday life.
  • 'Parole' represents individual speech acts.

Influence of Langue and Parole

  • Saussure's concept of 'Langue and Parole' has been influential in the development of structuralism.
  • The concept has been widely discussed in the field of linguistics and literature.

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Explore the key concept of 'Langue and Parole' developed by Ferdinand de Saussure in his Course in General Linguistics. Understand the distinction between 'langue' as the abstract language system and 'parole' as the concrete instances of language use in everyday life.

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