The role of generative transformational concepts in mental language computing

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Dr. Zineb Krazdi , Dr. Mohamed Elamine Barkat

Abstract

Language is a means of achieving communication between members of society, as they rely on it to express their ideas and various beliefs. Therefore, scientists have been interested in studying and analyzing it. The descriptive approach emerged, which seeks to determine its general system. The generative trend came as an opponent to it, as it aimed to determine the relationship between linguistic ability and our verbal achievements by determining the
characteristics of the internal structure centered in the human mind. Chomsky wanted to emphasize the existence of general rules common to all languages that establish the concept of universal grammar, which is a cognitive reference for the field of cognitive linguistics, which mentally computes language by determining the relationship between language, perception, and reality. Therefore, this study seeks to clarify the role of Chomsky's concepts in the emergence of this cognitive trend.

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