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Macrolinguistics deals with the study of language in its position as an independent natural phenomenon.
Macrolinguistics deals with the study of language in its position as an independent natural phenomenon.
False
Micro-linguistics focuses on the external structure of language in general.
Micro-linguistics focuses on the external structure of language in general.
False
Micro-linguistics takes a broad view of linguistic phenomena, studying the contexts in which language is used and its development over time.
Micro-linguistics takes a broad view of linguistic phenomena, studying the contexts in which language is used and its development over time.
False
Macro-linguistics studies language from within.
Macro-linguistics studies language from within.
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Micro-linguistics studies language in relation to factors outside of language.
Micro-linguistics studies language in relation to factors outside of language.
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Micro-linguistics is concerned with the internal structure of a particular language.
Micro-linguistics is concerned with the internal structure of a particular language.
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Macro-linguistics studies the internal structure of language itself.
Macro-linguistics studies the internal structure of language itself.
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Micro-linguistics studies language in its position as something complex.
Micro-linguistics studies language in its position as something complex.
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Micro-linguistics deals with the study of language extensively.
Micro-linguistics deals with the study of language extensively.
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Micro-linguistics focuses on the details at the level of the language itself, including its sounds, grammatical structures, syntax, and meanings.
Micro-linguistics focuses on the details at the level of the language itself, including its sounds, grammatical structures, syntax, and meanings.
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Study Notes
Traditional Grammar
- Originated in 15th century B.C. in Greece and India
- Developed by Plato, Aristotle, and Sanskrit scholar Panini
- Roman and early-Christian-era writers also contributed to Traditional grammar
- Most influential Traditional grammarians wrote in the 18th century, around the time English became a separate language
- Features of Traditional grammar:
- Based on meaning
- Analyzes sentences from meaning to form
- Often gives surface-level descriptions, not at a discourse level
- Describes written language, neglecting oral language
- Lacking in constructive analysis and translation in applied linguistics
Transformational-Generative Grammar (TG Grammar)
- Developed by Noam Chomsky
- Appeared in 1957, revolutionizing linguistics
- Synthesis of Traditional grammar and Structural grammar
- Stages of development:
- Classical theory
- Standard theory
- Extended theory
- Revised extended theory
- Features of TG Grammar:
- Combines syntax, phonology, lexicon, and semantics
- Provides an overall conception of the language system
- Gives a more economical and systematic description of language
- Rules are clear and formally explicit
- Shows great generalizing power, clarifying underlying structures and regularities
- Admits the existence of linguistic universals and analysis between languages at the level of deep structure
Modern Linguistics vs. Traditional Grammar
- Modern linguistics is not Traditional grammar
- Traditional grammar:
- Focuses on correct usage of language
- Guides distinction between correct and false rules of speech
- Relates words to their meanings
- Evaluates and criticizes language
- Modern linguistics:
- Macro-linguistics: studies language extensively, in its external context
- Micro-linguistics: studies language in a narrow manner, focusing on internal structure
- Macro-linguistics takes a broad view of linguistic phenomena, studying context and development over time
- Micro-linguistics focuses on language details, including sounds, grammatical structures, syntax, and meanings
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Description
Compare and contrast traditional grammar, which originated in ancient Greece and India, with modern linguistics. Learn how traditional grammarians contributed to the field, and how it differs from modern approaches to language study.
