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Language Classification | 2 |
Language Patterns | 2 |
Language Typology | 2 |
Linguistic Theory | 2 |
Comparative Analysis | 1 |
Scientific Concepts | 1 |
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Linguistics | 2 |
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Altmann, G. | 1 |
Lehnfeldt, W. | 1 |
Sgall, P. | 1 |
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Sgall, P. – Linguistics, 1975
The article attempts to define more clearly the term "typology," using as its base the work of Skalica. It discusses the particular language characteristics which form the basis of classification of the terms "type" and "class" as they are used in different language typologies. (DH)
Descriptors: Language Classification, Language Patterns, Language Typology, Linguistic Theory

Lehnfeldt, W.; Altmann, G. – Linguistics, 1975
A three part article 1) considering basic requirements for a language typology theory, including qualitative, comparative and quantitative concept development, 2) analyzing and evaluating several of thee better known language typology systems, and 3) comparing and contrasting those systems. (DH)
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Language Classification, Language Patterns, Language Typology