Strasbourg School

The Strasbourg School refers to a group of linguists and philologists based at the University of Strasbourg, known for advancing structuralist approaches to language analysis in the mid-20th century. Their work focused on understanding how language functions as a systematic system of signs, emphasizing the importance of analyzing language's underlying structures rather than just individual words or texts. They contributed significantly to semiotics—the study of signs and symbols—and influenced subsequent linguistic and literary theories. Essentially, the Strasbourg School helped us see language as a complex, organized system that shapes meaning beyond everyday usage.