The Prague School

The Prague School was a group of linguists and literary theorists in the early 20th century based in Prague. They focused on understanding how language works in communication, emphasizing the importance of context, structure, and function. They introduced ideas like "functional linguistics," which looks at language as a tool for expressing ideas and emotions, and studied how different parts of language (like sounds or grammar) serve specific purposes. Their work helped shape modern linguistics and literary theory, highlighting the relationship between language, meaning, and social use.