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Langue vs Parole

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What is the theoretical linguistic dichotomy distinguished by Ferdinand de Saussure?

Langue and parole

What does the term 'langue' encompass?

The abstract, systematic rules and conventions of a signifying system

What does 'parole' refer to?

The concrete instances of the use of langue

What does structural linguistics assume?

A non-biological standpoint of culture within the nature-nurture divide Signup and view all the answers

What are the three parts of Saussure's speech circuit?

Langue, parole, and the brain Signup and view all the answers

Which term refers to the abstract, systematic rules and conventions of a signifying system?

Langue Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'parole' refer to?

The concrete instances of the use of langue Signup and view all the answers

What does structural linguistics assume about culture?

It assumes a non-biological standpoint of culture Signup and view all the answers

What makes up two thirds of Saussure's speech circuit?

Langue and parole Signup and view all the answers

What is the feedback loop in Saussure's speech circuit?

The speech circuit is the feedback loop Signup and view all the answers