Roman Jakobson

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This work explores the extensive contributions of Roman Jakobson to various fields within linguistics and semiotics. It begins with an introduction to his foundational tenets, followed by an examination of his influence on the study of Paleosiberian languages and collaboration with Scandinavian linguists. Jakobson's impact on Slavic accentology and the development of semiotics is highlighted, along with his comparative studies of parallelism and speech sounds. The text discusses his contributions to phenomenology and the linguistic model in biology, as well as his interactions with postwar Slavists and his role in Czech literary and artistic life. Further, the annotation addresses Jakobson's influence on the theory of aphasia, his work with (Old) Church Slavonic studies, and his insights into comparative Slavic poetics. His ideas are also linked to generative grammar, theoretical phonology, and phonetics. The exploration continues with his analysis of Russian epics, contributions to American linguistics, and the new poetics associated with the Prague School. Additionally, the text covers distinctive feature theory, child language studies, and Jakobson's teaching in America. Lastly, it touches on his work in Slavic historical phonology, Old Czech literature, general poetics, Dutch linguistics, avant-garde art, and the study of rhyme, showcasing the breadth of his scholarly influence.