Prague School of Linguistics

The Prague School of Linguistics is a group of scholars from the early 20th century centered in Prague who studied language structure and function. They emphasized the idea that language is a system where elements like sounds and words work together to convey meaning. Their work introduced concepts like the importance of context (functions) in understanding language and pioneered structural linguistics, focusing on analyzing language as a structured whole rather than just individual parts. This approach influenced modern linguistic theories, semiotics, and language analysis, helping us better understand how languages are organized and how they communicate meaning in different social contexts.