Thatoneguyinlitclass
This video is an introduction to Structuralism, specifically focusing on the birth of Semiotics as a result of the work of Ferdinand de Saussure
Edit: In response to comments asking about the relationship between Syntagm and Paradigm: Syntagms (as mentioned in the video) are language “signs” as defined in the video, and a syntagmatic relationship is the process of ordering those signs to make a clear meaning (the example of “the dog barks at the bird” is an example of this). A paradigm refers to other signs that could substitute for one of the syntagms in such a relationship. So, we could substitute the word “car”, “cat”, or “mailman” for “bird” in that sentence and it would still make sense, but we probably couldn’t use the word “cloud” (unless you have a very odd dog) because most dogs don’t bark at clouds. Any sign that can substitute for another is considered to be in a paradigmatic relationship with that other sign. A paradigm is the set of signs that are associated with some other sign that all belong to some category that they all share (in this case, things that dogs will bark at).
I hope that maybe clears up some confusion- sorry for not putting this in the original video! .
a smart video, very brief and less cumbersome in terms of the language used… thank you very much
no wonder. .. relativity self evident to me b4 the knowledge of…..'it'(?) … less work for… for more play… if structure functionality not impaired in othwer than filLing function communicating …ways such ….
thank you… this helped
Great video. Just wondering how you would right down "wooh wooh"
Very clear idea has been given in your vedio. thanks
You are very good. I hope you can explain the concept of signs in post structuralism
Thank you! I have been taking a course on this for 6 months and this is the first time I've understood it.
Although the content was good but it's quite difficult to understand as u speak too fast
Just took up literature course, and all this was going bonkers! Thankfully, after watching the video, some clarity is dawning upon my mind 🙂 thanks!
You are freaking awesome. Thank you.
Haha, I am in love with your youtubename.. if that is a thing that is possible to be: thatoneguyinlitclass.. haha. Brilliant!
Ps. very elaborative explanation, you made me realise and grasp the concept of syntagms in a few seconds. Thank you for that.
Out of the several videos I've watched on Saussure, you're the first who correctly defines 'signifier'. Hat tip
Good overall introduction but I miss learning about the specific relationship between semiotics and structuralism.
Is linguist squad here?
How has cognitive science replaced it? Who can I read to find out?
it was a 6mins video but I spent an entire hour watching it since I was regularly pausing and playing back the vid and taking down notes. This was really helpful and for me everything was clear. THANK YOU SOO MUCH~^^
Thanks a lot sir for this clearly explained conceptual video… It really helped a lot… Please resume making more videos like this.. love n respect from India
Nice introductory remarks, thanks for sharing. Also, a bit slower narrating would be much appreciated.
if the signifier is how we think of a thing then the signified is what we think of when we think
It's like something clicked in my head, I finally understand! Thank you so much!!
What is semiotic phonology?
You re amaizing
ooooh making a parallel with platonism is very dangerous, I would refrain from doing it.
Great video!! We need more videos on this because reading those original early texts, You need an expansive working memory to remember what you just read a few words before.
so brief yet so helpful…thank you