The linguistic sign

“An important question of terminology”

Authors

  • Núbia Faria Universidade Federal de Alagoas

Keywords:

Saussure. Linguistic sign. Terminology.

Abstract

This work investigates the use of the term sign in Saussure’s Third Course of Lectures on General Linguistics, according to Constantin’s notebooks.
It discusses the criticisms of the concept, the proposals of its definition and the oscillation of its use in the classes. The analysis refers to the original course’s plan which was discussing the general concept of la langue based on the analysis of les langues. It also seeks to clarify the theoretical context of comparative grammar, which justifies Saussure’s intention to specify the concept of sign and establish, from it, the transition to the concept of value.
Keywords: Saussure. Linguistic sign. Terminology. Third Course in General
Linguistics. Linguistic value.

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Published

2020-08-27

How to Cite

Faria, N. (2020). The linguistic sign: “An important question of terminology”. Todas As Letras - Revista De Língua E Literatura, 22(2), 1–17. Retrieved from http://editorarevistas.mackenzie.br/index.php/tl/article/view/13434

Issue

Vol. 22 No. 2 (2020): Todas as Letras

Section

Dossiê – Curso de Linguística Geral

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The originals accepted and published become property of Mackenzie Presbyterian University, being forbidden their total or partial reproduction without permission of the Editorial Board, except for study and research.