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theoretical linguistics

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theoretical linguistics [‚thē·ə‚red·ə·kəl liŋ′gwis·tiks]
(psychology)
A branch of linguistics concerned with the form of language representation in the mind, that is, linguistic competence and the structure and components of mental grammar.


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In short, the study of theoretical linguistics has been a core component in language teacher education, perhaps due to teacher educators' conviction that knowledge of linguistic theory and skills in analyzing various aspects of language should form an important part of language teachers' knowledge base.
cum laude in theoretical linguistics from Georgetown University.
While audiolingualism was enjoying its success in the 60's, developments in theoretical linguistics inspired by Chomsky's work was to lead indirectly to its demise.
 
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