From Saussure to Chomsky—A Study of Nature of Language (Contrastive Studies)

  • Yunling Zhang University of International Relations
DOI: https://doi.org/10.18282/l-e.v10i1.2196
Keywords: Saussure, Chomsky, Linguistic

Abstract

In order to study language, it is necessary to first clarify the nature of language, which is the basis of linguistics and from which all other issues are derived. This paper will study the nature of language from the main academic views of Saussure and Chomsky.

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Published
2021-07-19
Issue
Vol. 10 No. 1 (2021)

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