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a theoretical approach in linguistics that emphasizes the analysis of language structure as a system of interrelated elements, focusing on the underlying rules and patterns that govern language organization rather than individual linguistic units
What is "structuralism"?
Structuralism is an intellectual movement in linguistics and other fields that focuses on understanding the underlying structures that shape language and culture. In linguistics, structuralism emphasizes the relationships between elements of language, such as sounds, words, and grammar, rather than the meanings of individual words. It analyzes language as a system of signs, where the meaning is derived from the differences and relationships among those signs. Pioneered by Ferdinand de Saussure, structuralism has influenced various disciplines, including anthropology, literary theory, and philosophy, by promoting the idea that elements of culture and thought can be understood through their interconnections within a larger system.
an anthropological theory that there are unobservable social structures that generate observable social phenomena
a sociological theory based on the premise that society comes before individuals
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