THE FORMATION AND DEVELOPMENT STAGES OF MODERN LINGUISTICS
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https://doi.org/10.55640/Keywords:
Modern Linguistics, Historical Linguistics, Structuralism, Generative Grammar, Language Acquisition, Philology, Syntax, SociolinguisticsAbstract
This article traces the historical formation and key developmental stages of modern linguistics, charting its evolution from a primarily philological discipline to a formal scientific field. It examines the major theoretical shifts and methodological transformations that have characterized linguistics since the late 18th century, focusing on the rise of comparative-historical analysis, the structuralist revolution, and the generative grammar framework. The discussion highlights how the core object of study has shifted from language change and dialectology to the underlying abstract structures and universal cognitive principles governing human language. The article concludes by considering the implications of this fragmented history for the field's contemporary identity as a multifaceted and evolving science.
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