Theory of Mundane Linguistics: Systematic Review of the Current Research Direction

This study shows the results of the scientific review on the theory of mundane linguistics which ontological grounds lie in the reflexivity of consciousness and interpretive activity of native speakers. The aim of the study is to define the current state of the theory of mundane linguistics and possible perspectives of developing this scientific field. The novelty of the study is conditioned by the undertaken analysis of the actual state of the theory of mundane linguistics and the identification of the perspectives of developing this scientific field. It is the first time that the latest researches in the field of mundane linguistics theory are systematically reviewed on their differentiation according to the aspect of studying the problems and peculiarities of empirical basis; the perspectives of developing this scientific field are considered in phase of a possible methodological breakthrough connected with the increasing influence of neo-structuralism ideas. As a result, the prediction of the two-way development of mundane linguistics theory is formulated. The ‘inertial’ direction will be due to the support and enlargement of the established scientific tradition and the ‘dynamic’ direction implies the changing of methodological framework following the birth of new ideas.