BASIC DIRECTIONS

AND SCHOOL IN
HISTORY OF
LINGUISTICS
Prepared by: Mambetniyazova Shaxnoza
Group:414
INTRODUCTION TO LINGUISTICS
 Linguistics is the study of language and its
structure, including the study of sounds,
words, and grammar. It has evolved over
time, shaping our understanding of human
communication and culture.
ANCIENT LINGUISTIC THEORIES
 Early linguists proposed theories about the
origins of language and its connection to
human cognition. Sanskrit and Greek scholars
contributed to the understanding of linguistic
structures and phonetics.
RENAISSANCE ERA AND
LANGUAGE CLASSIFICATION
 During the Renaissance, scholars began to
classify languages based on their similarities
and differences. This period also saw the
development of the first dictionaries and
grammars.
18TH CENTURY: RISE OF
COMPARATIVE LINGUISTICS
 The 18th century marked the rise of
comparative linguistics, focusing on the
similarities and differences between
languages. This led to the development of
the Indo-European language family theory.
STRUCTURALISM AND
PHONOLOGY
 In the early 20th century, structuralist
linguists focused on the analysis of language
structure and phonological patterns. This
approach laid the foundation for modern
linguistic analysis.
CONCLUSION: LINGUISTICS IN
THE MODERN ERA
 The study of linguistics has evolved from
ancient theories to modern interdisciplinary
approaches, shaping our understanding of
language, cognition, and culture. It
continues to play a crucial role in diverse
fields, including psycholinguistics,
sociolinguistics, and computational
linguistics.