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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
What are the three parts of Saussure's speech circuit?
Langue, parole, and the brain
Which term refers to the abstract, systematic rules and conventions of a signifying system?
Langue
What does the term 'parole' refer to?
The concrete instances of the use of langue
What does structural linguistics assume about culture?
It assumes a non-biological standpoint of culture
What makes up two thirds of Saussure's speech circuit?
Langue and parole
What is the feedback loop in Saussure's speech circuit?
The speech circuit is the feedback loop
Test your knowledge of Ferdinand de Saussure's linguistic dichotomy with this quiz on langue and parole. Learn about the abstract rules and conventions of language and how they relate to individual language users.
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