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Roman Osipovich Jakobson (Russian: Рома́н О́сипович Якобсо́н, IPA: [rɐˈman ˈosʲɪpəvʲɪt͡ɕ (j)ɪkɐpˈson]; 11 October [O.S. 29 September] 1896 – 18 July 1982) was a Russian-American linguist and literary theorist.
Roman Jakobson was a Russian born American linguist and Slavic-language scholar, a principal founder of the European movement in structural linguistics known as the Prague school. Jakobson extended the theoretical and practical concerns of the school into new areas of study.
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Roman Osipovich Jakobson (October 11, 1896 - July 18, 1982) was a Russian thinker who became one of the most influential linguists of the twentieth century by pioneering the development of structural analysis of language, poetry, and art.
Learn about Roman Jakobson, a linguist who developed a theory of communication based on six functions and factors. Find out how these functions help us to convey information, emotions, and meaning in different languages.
A comprehensive overview of the life and work of Roman Jakobson, a Russian philologist and linguist who made significant contributions to phonology, poetics, semiotics, and structuralism. Learn about his biography, major concepts, collaborations, and legacy in various fields of study.
Roman Jakobson defined six functions of language (or communication functions), according to which an effective act of verbal communication can be described. Each of the functions has an associated factor.
Find out about the life and work of Roman Jakobson, a Russian-born American linguist who made significant contributions to phonology and semiotics. Browse various reference entries from Oxford Reference on Jakobson's biography, theories, and legacy.
