The Principal Glossary

This glossary contains the major terms of the course.

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Synchronic Approach

A synchronic approach to language studies investigates the state of language at a particular phase of its development without allusion to its history. Saussure referred to this state as an état de langue.

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Traditional Grammar

Traditional grammar refers to the collection of prescriptive rules and concepts about the structure of language.

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