THEORETICAL AND APPLIED ASPECTS OF CONTRASTIVE LINGUISTICS
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contrastive linguistics, comparative linguistics, tertium comparationisAbstract
This article explores the historical development, theoretical foundations, and applied dimensions of contrastive linguistics. It analyzes the relationship between contrastive and comparative linguistics, discusses macro- and micro-contrastive approaches, and highlights the distinction between theoretical and applied contrastive studies. The importance of contrastive linguistics in language teaching, translation studies, and intercultural communication is emphasized.
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2025-12-17
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THEORETICAL AND APPLIED ASPECTS OF CONTRASTIVE LINGUISTICS. (2025). Western European Journal of Linguistics and Education, 3(12), 85-57. https://westerneuropeanstudies.com/index.php/2/article/view/3104