Quiz: Linguistics

What does the theory called diachrony, created by Ferdinand de Saussure, mean?
It means that a langauge can be studied at any period of time
The theory studies how a language evolves as time goes by
What's the name of this phonetic symbol? æ
Ash
Theta
What does language mean to Ferdinand de Saussure?
Language is a system in society
Language is seen as thought and sound; these two are considered communication
"We think only in signs" Who does this quote belong to?
Saussure
Charles Peirce
What's the concept of semiotics?
It studies signs in society - objects
It studies the meaning of living with signs.
Who created the theory of translation?
Noam Chomsky
Roman Jakobson
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