
Essentials of Cognitive Grammar
Ronald W. Langacker(Author)
Oxford University Press Inc
Published on 28. February 2013
Book
Paperback/Softback
280 pages
978-0-19-993735-6 (ISBN)
Description
Ronald W. Langacker created an approach to linguistics called Cognitive Grammar, which is essentially a system of symbols that can be used to organize and analyze how semantics and phonology interact with each other in human language. Cognitive Grammar lays the groundwork for cognitive linguistics, which has become a major sub-field over the past 30 years. Langacker's 2008 OUP book Cognitive Grammar is the authoritative introduction to CG. But for an introduction it's rather long-584 pages, divided into four sections, two of which are truly introductory and two of which offer a more detailed methodology for researchers.
This abridged version of Cognitive Grammar makes the two introductory sections available for course adoption at a reduced price. It will reinvigorate this copyright by tailoring it to the course market that has become its primary audience, and by positioning Langacker's authoritative work as an accessible, attractive cornerstone of cognitive linguistics as the field continues to evolve.
This abridged version of Cognitive Grammar makes the two introductory sections available for course adoption at a reduced price. It will reinvigorate this copyright by tailoring it to the course market that has become its primary audience, and by positioning Langacker's authoritative work as an accessible, attractive cornerstone of cognitive linguistics as the field continues to evolve.
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An attractive and successful introduction to the fundamentals of Cognitive Grammar. * Linguist List *More details
Language
English
Place of publication
New York
United States
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Teachers and students of syntax, especially those looking for an introduction or overview of cognitive grammar.
Illustrations
111 b&w line drawings
Dimensions
Height: 234 mm
Width: 156 mm
Thickness: 17 mm
Weight
481 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-19-993735-6 (9780199937356)
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Ronald W. Langacker
Essentials of Cognitive Grammar
E-Book
12/2012
1st Edition
OUP eBook
€22.99
Available for download
Person
Ronald W. Langacker is Professor Emeritus of Linguistics at the University of California, San Diego
Author
Professor Emeritus of LinguisticsProfessor Emeritus of Linguistics, UC San Diego
Content
Part I MEANING AND SYMBOLIZATION ; 1. Orientation ; 2. Conceptual Semantics ; 3. Construal ; Part II A SYMBOLIC ACCOUNT OF GRAMMAR ; 4. Grammatical Classes ; 5. Major Subclasses ; 6. Constructions: General Characterization ; 7. Constructions: Descriptive Factors ; 8. Rules and Restrictions