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- Considered the founder of modern linguistics.
- Introduced the concept of structuralism (language as a system of signs.)
- Distinguished between langue (language system) and parole (speech).
- Influenced later linguistic theories and semiotics.
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- Marks the beginning of Generative Grammar theory.
- Proposed that humans have an innate language faculty.
- Shifted focus from descriptive to cognitive approaches to language.
- Revolutionized Linguistic theory and inspired Psycholinguistics.
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- Scholars like William Labov and Dell Hymes explored how language varies by social factors.
- Emphasized context, identity, and culture in language use.
- Helped educators understand the impact of dialects and language diversity in classrooms.
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- Focus shifted toward how language reflects thought and meaning-making.
- Theories by George Lakoff and Ronald Langacker emphasized conceptual metaphors and mental representation.
- Encouraged teaching language through meaningful, contextual learning rather than rote grammar.
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- Use of technology and big data to study language patterns.
- Corpus tools and AI language models allow large-scale linguistic analysis.
- Applications in education technology, translation, and language learning tools.
- Encourages data-driven and adaptive teaching methods.