Eli Fischer-Jørgensen, Eugeniu Coseriu et Louis Hjelmslev: Quelques points d'une correspondance

Abstract

Based on a correspondence between Eugenio Coseriu (1921-2002) and Eli Fischer-Jørgensen (1911-2010), the article discusses the importance of Louis Hjelmslev (1899-1965) for the development of the theory of Coseriu. In a letter dated 1955, Fischer-Jørgensen agrees with Coseriu in his criticism of Hjelmslev’s neglect of substance in phonology, but she also makes some critical remarks on Coseriu’s account. Starting from Fischer-Jørgensen’s remarks, it will be shown that there is some ambiguity in Coseriu’s attitude towards Hjelmslev’s terms norm and usage. Moreover, it will be shown that there seems to be a slight change in Coseriu’s view on content substance. This way, the article aims to show that Fischer-Jørgensen played an important role as a critical mediator between Hjelmslev and Coseriu.
OriginalsprogFransk
TidsskriftCahiers Ferdinand de Saussure
Vol/bind68
Sider (fra-til)27-45
ISSN0068-516X
StatusUdgivet - 2015

Emneord

  • Det Humanistiske Fakultet
  • Hjelmslev
  • Coseriu
  • Fischer-Jørgensen
  • norm
  • usage
  • content substance

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