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Phonology in Course In General Linguistics – Ferdinand de Saussure (Continued)

Two weeks ago, I delved into the basics of phonology with Ferdinand de Saussure’s book, Course In General Linguistics. I concluded that discussion with a mention of the division of spoken language into smaller components, and I will continue it here today. I strongly recommend reading my previous post before delving into today’s more technicalContinue reading “Phonology in Course In General Linguistics – Ferdinand de Saussure (Continued)”

Phonology in Course In General Linguistics – Ferdinand de Saussure

In an effort to learn more about Phonology, the study of the organization of a language’s sounds, I took a deep dive into Ferdinand de Saussure’s thoughts on Phonology in Course in General Linguistics. Saussure’s words on the topic were absolutely fascinating, and they significantly advanced my understanding of the field, so I wanted toContinue reading “Phonology in Course In General Linguistics – Ferdinand de Saussure”