THE PHILOSOPHICAL FOUNDATIONS OF MODERN LINGUISTICS IN LANGUAGE LEARNING PRACTICE: A STUDY OF LANGUAGE PHILOSOPHY AT SMP SEMEN TONASA 2
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.23969/jp.v11i02.55034Keywords:
philosophy of language, modern linguistics, EFL, language teaching, case studyAbstract
Modern linguistics has developed not only as an empirical discipline but also as a field rooted in the philosophy of language. This study examines how the philosophical foundations of modern linguistics are reflected in English language learning practices at SMP Semen Tonasa 2. Drawing on the theories of Ferdinand de Saussure, Ludwig Wittgenstein, and Noam Chomsky, the research employs a qualitative case study design. Data were collected through classroom observations, teacher interviews, and document analysis. The findings show that classroom practices implicitly reflect three major dimensions of modern linguistics: structural, functional, and cognitive. Structural aspects appear in grammar-focused activities, functional aspects in communicative interactions, and cognitive aspects in language processing and production. However, the explicit integration of philosophical language concepts into teaching remains limited. Therefore, the study highlights the need for a more reflective pedagogical approach that incorporates philosophical insights to enhance language awareness, critical thinking, and the effectiveness of English language learning.
Keywords: philosophy of language, modern linguistics, EFL, language teaching, case study
Downloads
References
Austin, J. L. (1962). How to Do Things with Words. Oxford: Oxford University Press.
Brown, H. D. (2007). Principles of Language Learning and Teaching (5th ed.). New York: Pearson Education.
Chomsky, N. (1965). Aspects of the Theory of Syntax. Cambridge, MA: MIT Press.
Chomsky, N. (2006). Language and Mind (3rd ed.). Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.
Creswell, J. W., & Poth, C. N. (2018). Qualitative Inquiry and Research Design: Choosing Among Five Approaches (4th ed.). Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage Publications.
Frege, G. (1892). “On Sense and Reference.” In P. Geach & M. Black (Eds.), Translations from the Philosophical Writings of Gottlob Frege. Oxford: Basil Blackwell.
Huberman, A. M., Miles, M. B., & Saldaña, J. (2014). Qualitative Data Analysis: A Methods Sourcebook (3rd ed.). Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage Publications.
Richards, J. C., & Rodgers, T. S. (2014). Approaches and Methods in Language Teaching (3rd ed.). Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.
Russell, B. (1905). “On Denoting.” Mind, 14(56), 479–493.
Saussure, F. de. (1916/2011). Course in General Linguistics. New York: Columbia University Press.
Searle, J. R. (1969). Speech Acts: An Essay in the Philosophy of Language. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.
Widdowson, H. G. (2007). Discourse Analysis. Oxford: Oxford University Press.
Wittgenstein, L. (1953). Philosophical Investigations. Oxford: Blackwell Publishing.
Yule, G. (2020). The Study of Language (7th ed.). Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.
Downloads
Published
Issue
Section
License
Copyright (c) 2026 Pendas : Jurnal Ilmiah Pendidikan Dasar
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.
