"linguistic theory" is a correct and usable phrase in written English.
You can use it when referring to the scientific study of language and its structure, including phonetics, phonology, morphology, syntax, semantics, and pragmatics. For example, "This essay will explore how Chomsky's influential linguistic theory has shaped modern linguistics."
Projective linguistics is meant to become an application of linguistic theory to practical transformation of language aimed at the increasing implementation of its creative potentials.
The revival of interest in semantics among theoretical linguists in the late 1960s awakened their interest in the interrelations of logic and linguistic theory as well.
Like Emergentists in general, Goldberg regards linguistic theory as continuous with a certain part of general cognitive psychological theory; linguistics emerges from this more general theory, and linguistic matters are rarely fully separate from cognitive matters.
"I wanted as little formal linguistic theory as I could get by with," he told me.
As these features illustrate, research on these languages calls into question many core assumptions of linguistic theory.
Speculative grammar, a linguistic theory of the Middle Ages, especially the second half of the 13th century.
His legacy, enormous and in large part unpublished, comports philosophy, literary criticism, linguistic theory, writings on politics in Portuguese, English and French.
Until this point, Anna had been largely self-trained in linguistic theory; in the US, she had her first real experience of the world of theoretical linguistics.
Sir William established links between Latin, Greek and Sanskrit, leading to the concept of 'Indo-European languages' that remains a cornerstone of modern linguistic theory.
He helped to revolutionize language teaching in Europe, contributed greatly to the advancement of phonetics, linguistic theory, and the history of English, and originated an international language, Novial.
Mr. Marsh's film is a fascinating trove of psychological and linguistic theory, and also grist for passionate arguments about animal rights and human responsibilities.
