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An Introduction to Cognitive Linguistics
Friedrich Ungerer
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Description for An Introduction to Cognitive Linguistics
Paperback. Part of "Learning About Language" series, this edition provides an overview of Cognitive Linguistics. It explains the concepts of categorization, of prototype and gestalt perception, of basic level and conceptual hierarchies, of figure and ground, and of metaphor and metonymy. It also brings together issues such as iconicity and lexical change. Series: Learning About Language. Num Pages: 400 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: CFA; CFD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 233 x 156 x 22. Weight in Grams: 612.
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 is closely related to other cognitive abilities such as categorization, perception, memory and attention allocation. Concepts and mental images expressed and evoked by linguistic means are linked by conceptual metaphors and metonymies and ... Read more
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 is closely related to other cognitive abilities such as categorization, perception, memory and attention allocation. Concepts and mental images expressed and evoked by linguistic means are linked by conceptual metaphors and metonymies and ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Pearson Education Limited United Kingdom
Number of pages
400
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2006
Series
Learning About Language
Condition
New
Number of Pages
400
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780582784963
SKU
V9780582784963
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About Friedrich Ungerer
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-Joerg 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. ... Read more
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