Grammar and Conceptualization: Cognitive Linguistics Research
Grammar and Conceptualization documents some major developments in the theory of cognitive grammar during the last decade. By further articulating the framework and showing its application to numerous domains of linguistic structure, this book substantiates the claim that lexicon, morphology, and syntax form a gradation consisting of assemblies of symbolic structures (form-meaning pairings).
Cognitive Grammar offers a radical alternative to mainstream linguistic theories. This book introduces the theory in clear, non-technical language, relates it to current debates about the nature of linguistic knowledge, and applies it to in-depth analyses of a range of topics in semantics, syntax, morphology, and phonology. Study questions and suggestions for further reading accompany each of the main chapters.
Cognitive linguistics is a relatively new theory of language that challenges many of the basic assumptions of traditional approaches. Drawing on his long-standing interest in the relationship between language and perspective, Lee here sets out to make the theory accessible to readers who have no prior training in the discipline.
Children's Language: Connecting Reading, Writing, and Talk
Added by: Anonymous | Karma: | Only for teachers, Linguistics | 19 March 2013
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The more teachers understand about how children learn to talk, the more they can help children become avid, joyful readers and writers. Drawing on a large body of research and her own volunteer work at a family shelter, Lindfors concisely identifies several important commonalities across oral and written language. Taking the compelling perspective that it's all language, she traces children's emergent literacy from infancy through the early school years. The book incorporates abundant examples from a diverse range of children engaged in authentic literacy experiences. ...
English Lexicology. Lexical Structure, Word Semantics, and Word- Formation. is written by Leonhard Lipka. Most students of linguistics will find it helpfull in studying english lexicology.
50: Fifty Ways to Improve your Presentation Skills in English ...without Too Much Effort!
Do you want to feel more secure when delivering professional presentations in English? Do you want to know how to get your message across more clearly to a range of international audiences? Do you want some ideas on how to add impact to your presentations in order to influence more effectively? If the answer to any of these questions is Yes!then this is the book for you! This is a self-help manual for those business people: - who have English as their second language - who use English to give presentations - who want to develop their presentation skills.
