Ten Lectures on Cognitive Linguistics as an Empirical Science
| Author | : Laura A. Janda |
| Publisher | : BRILL |
| Total Pages | : 339 |
| Release | : 2018-06-05 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9789004363519 |
| ISBN-13 | : 9004363513 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (513 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Ten Lectures on Cognitive Linguistics as an Empirical Science by : Laura A. Janda
Download or read book Ten Lectures on Cognitive Linguistics as an Empirical Science written by Laura A. Janda and published by BRILL. This book was released on 2018-06-05 with total page 339 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ten Lectures on Cognitive Linguistics as an Empirical Science details the relationship between form and meaning in language, especially at the systematic level of morphology. The role of metaphor and metonymy in elaborating meaning are investigated, as well as the structuring of semantics in terms of prototypes and radial categories. Implications for cultural studies and pedagogical applications are explored. The bulk of examples and data are drawn from the Slavic languages.
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