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-> what does one really mean?
Words changing meaning over time:
Bibliography:
Bordieu, P. (1991 (1982)). Language and Symbolic Power. Cambridge / Oxford: Polity Press.
Hall, S. (2003 (1997)). “Introduction” + “Chapter 1: The Work of Representation”. In S. Hall (Ed.), Representation. Cultural Representations and Signifying Practices. London: SAGE Publications.
de Saussure, F. (1966 (1916)). Course in General Linguistics. New York / Toronto / London: Mc-Graw-Hill Book Company.
* 1857 in Geneva, + 1913 in Vufflens Castle
Is considered the founder of Structuralism
Course in General Linguistics is the transcript of his lecture notes
Language as a closed system, distinct from its use (parole)
Over time, language, being repeatedly used, does change
-> Arbitrariness allows for change
Change means an alteration of the relation between signifier and signified
"Language is intangible, but not unchangeable" (74)
Sound-Image (Signifier): Recollection of a word, "psychological imprint of the sound" (66)
Concept (Signified): Idea of a thing, what we have in mind
I. Arbitrariness
II. Linear Nature of the Signifier
The signifier, although arbitrary, is defined by its linguistic community
-> Language is hereditary and cannot be influenced by the individual
Lecture Transcript -> Students as intended audience
Posthumous publication -> wider interest
Explanatory character of text
Linear structure
Use of various examples
Clear and simple style