Question

Saussure emphasized that langue should be studied as:

• A. A constantly changing phenomenon
• B. A static and structured system
• C. A mix of spoken and written forms
• D. A collection of individual speech habits

Answer 1

Answer:

B. A static and structured system

Saussure emphasized that "langue" should be studied as an abstract system of rules and conventions underlying a language, rather than individual speech acts ("parole"); essentially, the underlying structure of a language that allows for meaningful communication, independent of individual usage.