De Saussure avait raison ou les mathematiques, pourquoi (Was Saussure Right, or Why Mathematics)?

Develops F. de Saussure's metaphor that likens the study of linguistics to the study of mathematics, because of the complexity of both disciplines. (DS)

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Published inLangues Modernes Vol. 65; no. 3; p. 61
Main Author Gentilhomme, Yves
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published 1971
Subjects
Applied Linguistics
Case (Grammar)
Diagrams
Grammar
Language Instruction
Linguistic Theory
Mathematics
Sentence Structure
Syntax
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Summary:Develops F. de Saussure's metaphor that likens the study of linguistics to the study of mathematics, because of the complexity of both disciplines. (DS)