Zeki Hamawand - Böcker

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.

Offering a cognitive approach to semantics, this highly accessible textbook place cognitive linguistics at the centre of lexical semantics while covering the field in a broader sense. It explains the fundamental concepts underlying the study of lexical semantics and defines them succinctly.Divided into three parts, the book introduces lexical semantics then explores earlier approaches to lexical meaning. Finally, the author considers cognitive processes and conceptual mappings. Each chapter includes:· chapter outlines and summaries· key takeaways· practice activities· further reading suggestions.The author explains the theories of lexical meaning, introduces key concepts used in the study of meaning, and elaborates on key principles for effective analysis of semantic structure. He also explores the mechanisms of analyzing semantic structures and the techniques used to explain their interpretation.Presenting a cognitive-linguistic description of an important area in language study relating structure to cognition, this book offers a novel approach for producing and interpreting lexical items in English.

Offering a cognitive approach to semantics, this highly accessible textbook place cognitive linguistics at the centre of lexical semantics while covering the field in a broader sense. It explains the fundamental concepts underlying the study of lexical semantics and defines them succinctly.Divided into three parts, the book introduces lexical semantics then explores earlier approaches to lexical meaning. Finally, the author considers cognitive processes and conceptual mappings. Each chapter includes:· chapter outlines and summaries· key takeaways· practice activities· further reading suggestions.The author explains the theories of lexical meaning, introduces key concepts used in the study of meaning, and elaborates on key principles for effective analysis of semantic structure. He also explores the mechanisms of analyzing semantic structures and the techniques used to explain their interpretation.Presenting a cognitive-linguistic description of an important area in language study relating structure to cognition, this book offers a novel approach for producing and interpreting lexical items in English.

This introduction to cognitive grammar takes a cognitive linguistic approach to an important area of language study, linking grammatical structure to cognitive processes. With a focus on cognitive syntax, it provides students with the analytical tools needed to understand and apply core cognitive principles to real-world linguistic data, bridging the gap between theory and practice.The author delves into the fundamental concepts of cognitive grammar, such as conceptual semantics and construal, and analyses various aspects of language structure, including simple and complex temporal and atemporal relations. He offers an in-depth exploration of how language structure is shaped by our cognitive processes, investigating how language reflects general aspects of cognition and is influenced by our mental and sociocultural experiences. As well as engaging with examples and exercises that reinforce key concepts and encourage critical thinking, this comprehensive guide:· explains the principles of cognitive grammar and how they are applied to understand language structure and meaning· familiarises students with key concepts in cognitive grammar· introduces the theories behind language cognition· elaborates on principles for effective analysis of grammatical structures· equips students with the tools to analyse language structures and understand the techniques used to interpret them.Exploring Cognitive Grammar in English is an essential resource for mastering cognitive grammar, offering students a comprehensive and practical guide to understanding the cognitive underpinnings of language.

This introduction to cognitive grammar takes a cognitive linguistic approach to an important area of language study, linking grammatical structure to cognitive processes. With a focus on cognitive syntax, it provides students with the analytical tools needed to understand and apply core cognitive principles to real-world linguistic data, bridging the gap between theory and practice.The author delves into the fundamental concepts of cognitive grammar, such as conceptual semantics and construal, and analyses various aspects of language structure, including simple and complex temporal and atemporal relations. He offers an in-depth exploration of how language structure is shaped by our cognitive processes, investigating how language reflects general aspects of cognition and is influenced by our mental and sociocultural experiences. As well as engaging with examples and exercises that reinforce key concepts and encourage critical thinking, this comprehensive guide:· explains the principles of cognitive grammar and how they are applied to understand language structure and meaning· familiarises students with key concepts in cognitive grammar· introduces the theories behind language cognition· elaborates on principles for effective analysis of grammatical structures· equips students with the tools to analyse language structures and understand the techniques used to interpret them.Exploring Cognitive Grammar in English is an essential resource for mastering cognitive grammar, offering students a comprehensive and practical guide to understanding the cognitive underpinnings of language.

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 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.

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.