Constructed Languages as Semantic and Semiotic Systems
- Authors: Novikov P.N.1
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Affiliations:
- Peoples’ Friendship University of Russia (RUDN University)
- Issue: Vol 13, No 2 (2022)
- Pages: 455-467
- Section: COGNITIVE RESEARCH
- URL: https://journal-vniispk.ru/2313-2299/article/view/323507
- DOI: https://doi.org/10.22363/2313-2299-2022-13-2-455-467
- ID: 323507
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The research aims to explore constructed languages as semantic and semiotic systems by analyzing various types of languages based on their lexical, syntactic, morphological and other features. In order to achieve this goal, the author examines the existing classifications of constructed languages and attempts to establish a connection between purposes of their creation and their linguistic features on various levels. The research topic relevance is determined by a substantial rise in popularity of constructed languages, the emergence of their new roles and functions as well as a multitude of new types of media available for communication in these languages and their distribution. The author argues that the recent development in technology provides constructed language creators and enthusiasts with new non-verbal ways of expression that were previously unavailable and thus facilitates communication. This hypothesis is confirmed by several case studies, including the one of “SolReSol: The Project”, an open-source computer program developed by the author, which automates and improves the implementation of semiotic systems designed back in the 19th century. Furthermore, attention is also drawn to the problem of eurocentrism in constructed languages. The research findings lead to the conclusion that on closer inspection both a priori and a posteriori constructed languages created by native speakers of European languages inevitably reveal a certain percentage of Standard Average European features in their semantic and semiotic systems.
About the authors
Philipp N. Novikov
Peoples’ Friendship University of Russia (RUDN University)
Author for correspondence.
Email: philippnovikov@gmail.com
ORCID iD: 0000-0003-4884-3659
PhD. in Philology, Associate Professor, Foreign Language Department, Institute of Law
6, Miklukho-Maklaya str., Moscow, Russian Federation, 117198References
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