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Morphology in English is a text which provides an in-depth analysis
of the branch of linguistics which studies the formation of
composite words and the form-meaning relationships between their
subparts. It takes a cognitive viewpoint and provides full coverage
of the essential topics of prefixation, suffixation and
compounding. It covers categorization, configuration and
conceptualization and enables readers to recognize the complexity
of the English lexical system. It demonstrates the pivotal role
which morphemes play in the expansion of a languages lexical store.
The book combines two aspects of language: word formation and
semantic distinctions regarding usage, enabling readers to
understand the formation of composite words and their use in
natural language. The book features: clear layout accessible style
explicit definitions vivid illustrations actual data examples
exercises further reading appendices companion website with full
answer set
This book deals with adjectival suffixes in English. Its scope of
analysis is confined to the formation of adjective pairs that share
a single root but end in different suffixes. Theoretically, the
book adopts cognitive semantics and attempts to substantiate some
of its tenets. One tenet is that a linguistic item is polysemous by
nature. On this basis, the goal is to show that an adjectival
suffix forms a category consisting of multiple senses, which gather
around a centre. Another tenet is that the meaning of a linguistic
item is described relative to the domain of knowledge to which it
belongs. In this respect, the goal is to group the adjectival
suffixes into sets, where they stand for one concept but differ in
the specifics. A further tenet is that the use of a linguistic item
is governed by the particular construal imposed on its content. In
this regard, the goal is show that no two adjectives are synonymous
even if they share the same root or look similar. They differ, as
evidenced by corpus data, in terms of the alternate ways the
speaker construes their common root. Empirically, the book adopts
corpus linguistics, which helps to identify the distinctive
collocates associated with the members of an adjective pair and,
consequently, reveals the subtle differences in meaning between
them.
This accessible textbook hinges on the central assumptions of
Cognitive Linguistics and Cognitive Grammar, introducing students
to the analytical tools they need to approach Stylistics, an
essential area in language analysis. The author verifies the claim
that alterations in style, triggered by different cognitive
processes, reflect alterations in meaning, and shows how they are
employed to achieve particular effects in context. The book links
theory with practice, aiming both to acquaint students with the
cognitive principles that account for stylistic expressions, and to
provide them with the tools and techniques to conduct their own
analyses. The textbook explores and explains how writers use the
resources of language to create meaning, and how readers interpret
texts. It will be of interest to advanced undergraduate and
postgraduate students on courses in English Linguistics, as well as
those working on other languages and in related areas such as
Composition and Creative Writing.
Semantics: A Cognitive Account of Linguistic Meaning is a
comprehensive introduction to the study of the meaning of
linguistic expressions in English: words and sentences. In
conducting the analysis, it draws on two sources. First, it relies
on the assumptions of Cognitive Linguistics, which describes
language as being non-modular, symbolic, usage-based, meaningful
and creative. Second, it hinges on the assumptions of Cognitive
Semantics, which describes meaning as being embodied, motivated,
dynamic, encyclopaedic and conceptualised. It explicates these
assumptions clearly and applies them to diverse areas of language.
Ultimately, it enables students to recognise the complexity of the
English linguistic system, and trains them to solve the intricate
puzzles characterising its nature.
"The Semantics of English Negative Prefixes" proposes a new system
for describing the semantic properties of negative prefixes in
English. Specifically, the system captures the semantic
distinctions between pairs of negative words that share same bases
but end in different prefixes like amoral vs. immoral, dissatisfied
vs. unsatisfied, maltreat vs. mistreat, non-human vs. anti-human,
etc. The book provides guidance on two matters. As a reference for
derivation, it informs the readers about the mechanisms of forming
negative words. To do so, it describes the prefixes in terms of the
cognitive theories of category, domain and construal.As a reference
for usage, it informs the readers about the meaning differences
between prefixally-negated words. To do so, it bases the
description on actual instances and supports the differences by
means of collocations. "The Semantics of English Negative Prefixes"
outlines a model which unifies the principles of two popular
approaches to language description. Cognitive Semantics is the
theory that takes account of mental operations. Usage-based
Semantics is the practice that focuses on actual utterances.
Accordingly, it is an essential source for any reader interested in
English language. It achieves its aims by means of clear layout,
actual data, ample exemplification, lucid explanation and discrete
evidence.
This book deals with adjectival suffixes in English. Its scope of
analysis is confined to the formation of adjective pairs that share
a single root but end in different suffixes. Theoretically, the
book adopts cognitive semantics and attempts to substantiate some
of its tenets. One tenet is that a linguistic item is polysemous by
nature. On this basis, the goal is to show that an adjectival
suffix forms a category consisting of multiple senses, which gather
around a centre. Another tenet is that the meaning of a linguistic
item is described relative to the domain of knowledge to which it
belongs. In this respect, the goal is to group the adjectival
suffixes into sets, where they stand for one concept but differ in
the specifics. A further tenet is that the use of a linguistic item
is governed by the particular construal imposed on its content. In
this regard, the goal is show that no two adjectives are synonymous
even if they share the same root or look similar. They differ, as
evidenced by corpus data, in terms of the alternate ways the
speaker construes their common root. Empirically, the book adopts
corpus linguistics, which helps to identify the distinctive
collocates associated with the members of an adjective pair and,
consequently, reveals the subtle differences in meaning between
them.
Semantics: A Cognitive Account of Linguistic Meaning is a
comprehensive introduction to the study of the meaning of
linguistic expressions in English: words and sentences. In
conducting the analysis, it draws on two sources. First, it relies
on the assumptions of Cognitive Linguistics, which describes
language as being non-modular, symbolic, usage-based, meaningful
and creative. Second, it hinges on the assumptions of Cognitive
Semantics, which describes meaning as being embodied, motivated,
dynamic, encyclopaedic and conceptualised. It explicates these
assumptions clearly and applies them to diverse areas of language.
Ultimately, it enables students to recognise the complexity of the
English linguistic system, and trains them to solve the intricate
puzzles characterising its nature.
This textbook provides a clear and concise overview of the main
schools of linguistic thought and scholarship from the late 18th
century to the present day, examining the key tenets and leading
figures of each approach and assessing their impact on the field.
Combining theory with practice, the author aims to familiarise
students with the mechanisms used in analysing language structures,
to acquaint them with the history of the discipline, and to
demonstrate how different - sometimes competing - approaches can be
combined to understand language and linguistics today. Written in
an engaging and accessible manner, this textbook is an ideal primer
for new students of linguistics at any level, as well as more
experienced researchers seeking to understand the history of their
field or the arguments and theories of other sub-disciplines.
The Semantics of English Negative Prefixes proposes a new system
for describing the semantic properties of negative prefixes in
English. Specifically, the system captures the semantic
distinctions between pairs of negative words that share same bases
but end in different prefixes like amoral vs. immoral, dissatisfied
vs. unsatisfied, maltreat vs. mistreat, non-human vs. anti-human,
etc. The book provides guidance on two matters. As a reference for
derivation, it informs the readers about the mechanisms of forming
negative words. To do so, it describes the prefixes in terms of the
cognitive theories of category, domain and construal. As a
reference for usage, it informs the readers about the meaning
differences between prefixally-negated words. To do so, it bases
the description on actual instances and supports the differences by
means of collocations. The Semantics of English Negative Prefixes
outlines a model which unifies the principles of two popular
approaches to language description. Cognitive Semantics is the
theory that takes account of mental operations. Usage-based
Semantics is the practice that focuses on actual utterances.
Accordingly, it is an essential source for any reader interested in
English language. It achieves its aims by means of clear layout,
actual data, ample exemplification, lucid explanation and discrete
evidence.
This book tackles morphology from a cognitive viewpoint and links
theory and practice. Its practical aim is to provide a
comprehensive description of the two essential areas of vocabulary
building: derivation and compounding. It develops skills in
analyzing morphological expressions, familiarizing readers with the
mechanisms used in forming complex words. It highlights the impact
on form of the three theories of word meanings alongside coverage
of Langacker's cognitive grammar. Category theory, domain theory
and construal theory are introduced and described, with exercises
and questions to develop practical skills. Hamawand brings insights
from the semantics of cognitive linguistics into a field that lacks
a book from this viewpoint. The book features a companion website
with further exercises and questions, and will provide an
innovative perspective for students on linguistics courses looking
at grammar and morphology.
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