2nd Edition
An Introduction to Cognitive Linguistics
400 Pages
by
Routledge
400 Pages
by
Routledge
400 Pages
by
Routledge
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Learning About Language is an exciting and ambitious series of introductions to fundamental topics in language, linguistics and related areas. The books are designed for students of linguistics and those who are studying language as part of a wider course.
Cognitive Linguistics explores the idea that language reflects our experience of the world. It shows that our ability to use language... Read more
Introduction
1. Prototypes and Categories
2. Levels of categorization
3. Conceptual metaphors and metonymies
4. Figure and ground
5. Frames and constructions
6. Blending and relevance
7. Other issues in cognitive linguistics
Conclusion
Biography
Friedrich Ungerer is Professor of English Linguistics at the University of Rostock, Germany, but also has a background in applied linguistics and language teaching.
Hans-Jörg Schmid is Professor of Modern English Linguistics at the University of Munich, where he is currently initiating the foundation of an Interdisciplinary Centre for Cognitive Language Studies.
Both authors have published extensively in the field.
