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Linguistics: The Study of the Language Capacity and Its Functions.

Authors :
Traugott, Elizabeth Closs
Source :
Diogenes. Feb2011, Vol. 58 Issue 1/2, p20-34. 15p.
Publication Year :
2011

Abstract

The article discusses academic debates within linguistics concerning the capacity for language, particularly focusing on the differences between the formal generative approach and the functional approach. The author comments on human language's historic role in shaping humanity, implications of each theory on academic disciplines, and the syntax of language.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
03921921
Volume :
58
Issue :
1/2
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Diogenes
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
77757030
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1177/0392192112441910