Language as work: initial thoughts about the linguistic alienation

The present article sets the linguistic productions into the category of work according to Marx's writings. Therefore, the language is seen as a form of work in its two fundamental aspects: both an ontological realization of the human being and a form of alienation, understanding this last one in a Marxist view. To this form of alienation is closely associated the concept of ideology and hegemony, about what we will present some reflexions. Moreover, we list several discursive strategies that contribute to the alienating characteristics the language may have. Finally, we reaffirm the relevance of the discourse studies as a form of analysis of these strategies and their material realizations, which engender social practices by legitimating and reproducing different forms of domination.