Linguistics

Outline the sign theory of Language as propounded by Saussure highlighting its specific features.

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What is  "Sign" in terms of Saussure and what are the fundamental assumptions for it?  

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What differences are there between spoken and written language?

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What is meant by langue and parole?

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can i have different definitions of linguisticsaccording to different authors..

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What are the difference between human and animal communication?

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What are the advantages of studying a language as a system rather than a tool of communication ?

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Can someone describe the three periods, historically, which led to the development of Modern English today?  I got this question in Aspects...

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Write a note on the history of '-ing' in English.

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What is a speech community?

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