Author: František Čermák
Publisher: Charles University in Prague, Karolinum Press
ISBN: 8024643588
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 243
Book Description
The field of paremiology is traditionally an interdisciplinary one starting with folklore, paremiology, language, literature, history, and other fields, their mutual influence being a peculiar and highly valued feature for all. This book is linguistic in nature, offering a number of aspects of contemporary languages and their proverbs studied, though mostly on lexical, semantic and pragmatic aspects, based on language corpora findings, subsequently leading to proverb minima. Apart from selected proverb data excerpted from tens of languages, there is an effort to arrive at a system of proverbs having a wider orientation based on the goal set to map proverbs in a language in a systematic and reliable way, showing proverbs and their use in large, multimilion language corpora. Next to its academic goals covering proverb theory of use and system, the book may be used by lexicocographers, monolingual and comparative, and language teachers in their textbook compilation.
Lexical and Semantic Aspects of Proverbs
Author: František Čermák
Publisher: Charles University in Prague, Karolinum Press
ISBN: 8024643588
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 243
Book Description
The field of paremiology is traditionally an interdisciplinary one starting with folklore, paremiology, language, literature, history, and other fields, their mutual influence being a peculiar and highly valued feature for all. This book is linguistic in nature, offering a number of aspects of contemporary languages and their proverbs studied, though mostly on lexical, semantic and pragmatic aspects, based on language corpora findings, subsequently leading to proverb minima. Apart from selected proverb data excerpted from tens of languages, there is an effort to arrive at a system of proverbs having a wider orientation based on the goal set to map proverbs in a language in a systematic and reliable way, showing proverbs and their use in large, multimilion language corpora. Next to its academic goals covering proverb theory of use and system, the book may be used by lexicocographers, monolingual and comparative, and language teachers in their textbook compilation.
Publisher: Charles University in Prague, Karolinum Press
ISBN: 8024643588
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 243
Book Description
The field of paremiology is traditionally an interdisciplinary one starting with folklore, paremiology, language, literature, history, and other fields, their mutual influence being a peculiar and highly valued feature for all. This book is linguistic in nature, offering a number of aspects of contemporary languages and their proverbs studied, though mostly on lexical, semantic and pragmatic aspects, based on language corpora findings, subsequently leading to proverb minima. Apart from selected proverb data excerpted from tens of languages, there is an effort to arrive at a system of proverbs having a wider orientation based on the goal set to map proverbs in a language in a systematic and reliable way, showing proverbs and their use in large, multimilion language corpora. Next to its academic goals covering proverb theory of use and system, the book may be used by lexicocographers, monolingual and comparative, and language teachers in their textbook compilation.
How Proverbs Mean
Author: Neal R. Norrick
Publisher: Walter de Gruyter
ISBN: 3110881977
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 229
Book Description
TRENDS IN LINGUISTICS is a series of books that open new perspectives in our understanding of language. The series publishes state-of-the-art work on core areas of linguistics across theoretical frameworks as well as studies that provide new insights by building bridges to neighbouring fields such as neuroscience and cognitive science. TRENDS IN LINGUISTICS considers itself a forum for cutting-edge research based on solid empirical data on language in its various manifestations, including sign languages. It regards linguistic variation in its synchronic and diachronic dimensions as well as in its social contexts as important sources of insight for a better understanding of the design of linguistic systems and the ecology and evolution of language. TRENDS IN LINGUISTICS publishes monographs and outstanding dissertations as well as edited volumes, which provide the opportunity to address controversial topics from different empirical and theoretical viewpoints. High quality standards are ensured through anonymous reviewing.
Publisher: Walter de Gruyter
ISBN: 3110881977
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 229
Book Description
TRENDS IN LINGUISTICS is a series of books that open new perspectives in our understanding of language. The series publishes state-of-the-art work on core areas of linguistics across theoretical frameworks as well as studies that provide new insights by building bridges to neighbouring fields such as neuroscience and cognitive science. TRENDS IN LINGUISTICS considers itself a forum for cutting-edge research based on solid empirical data on language in its various manifestations, including sign languages. It regards linguistic variation in its synchronic and diachronic dimensions as well as in its social contexts as important sources of insight for a better understanding of the design of linguistic systems and the ecology and evolution of language. TRENDS IN LINGUISTICS publishes monographs and outstanding dissertations as well as edited volumes, which provide the opportunity to address controversial topics from different empirical and theoretical viewpoints. High quality standards are ensured through anonymous reviewing.
Introduction to Paremiology
Author: Hrisztalina Hrisztova-Gotthardt
Publisher: Walter de Gruyter GmbH & Co KG
ISBN: 3110456125
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 390
Book Description
This handbook introduces key elements of the philological research area called paremiology (the study of proverbs). It presents the main subject area as well as the current status of paremiological research. The basic notions, among others, include defining proverbs, main proverb features, origin, collecting and categorization of proverbs. Each chapter is written by a leading scholar-specialist in their area of proverbial research. Since the book represents a measured balance between the popular and scientific approach, it is recommended to a wide readership including experienced and budding scholars, students of linguistics, as well as other professionals interested in the study of proverbs.
Publisher: Walter de Gruyter GmbH & Co KG
ISBN: 3110456125
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 390
Book Description
This handbook introduces key elements of the philological research area called paremiology (the study of proverbs). It presents the main subject area as well as the current status of paremiological research. The basic notions, among others, include defining proverbs, main proverb features, origin, collecting and categorization of proverbs. Each chapter is written by a leading scholar-specialist in their area of proverbial research. Since the book represents a measured balance between the popular and scientific approach, it is recommended to a wide readership including experienced and budding scholars, students of linguistics, as well as other professionals interested in the study of proverbs.
Words and Meanings
Author: Cliff Goddard
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
ISBN: 0199668434
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 323
Book Description
This book presents cross-linguistic and cross-cultural investigations of word meaning from different domains of the lexicon - concrete, abstract, physical, sensory, emotional, and social. The words they consider are complex, culturally important, and basic, in a range of languages that includes English, Russian, Polish, French, Warlpiri and Malay.
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
ISBN: 0199668434
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 323
Book Description
This book presents cross-linguistic and cross-cultural investigations of word meaning from different domains of the lexicon - concrete, abstract, physical, sensory, emotional, and social. The words they consider are complex, culturally important, and basic, in a range of languages that includes English, Russian, Polish, French, Warlpiri and Malay.
"Right Makes Might"
Author: Wolfgang Mieder
Publisher: Indiana University Press
ISBN: 025304037X
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 347
Book Description
“A powerful and timely addition to the literature of rhetoric and folklore.” —Choice In 1860, Abraham Lincoln employed the proverb Right makes might—opposite of the more aggressive Might makes right—in his famed Cooper Union address. While Lincoln did not originate the proverb, his use of it in this critical speech indicates that the fourteenth century phrase had taken on new ethical and democratic connotations in the nineteenth century. In this collection, famed scholar of proverbs Wolfgang Mieder explores the multifaceted use and function of proverbs through the history of the United States, from their early beginnings up through their use by such modern-day politicians as Barack Obama, Hillary Rodham Clinton, and Bernie Sanders. Building on previous publications and unpublished research, Mieder explores sociopolitical aspects of the American worldview as expressed through the use of proverbs in politics, women’s rights, and the civil rights movement—and by looking at the use of proverbial phrases, Mieder demonstrates how one traditional phrase can take on numerous expressive roles over time, and how they continue to play a key role in our contemporary moment.
Publisher: Indiana University Press
ISBN: 025304037X
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 347
Book Description
“A powerful and timely addition to the literature of rhetoric and folklore.” —Choice In 1860, Abraham Lincoln employed the proverb Right makes might—opposite of the more aggressive Might makes right—in his famed Cooper Union address. While Lincoln did not originate the proverb, his use of it in this critical speech indicates that the fourteenth century phrase had taken on new ethical and democratic connotations in the nineteenth century. In this collection, famed scholar of proverbs Wolfgang Mieder explores the multifaceted use and function of proverbs through the history of the United States, from their early beginnings up through their use by such modern-day politicians as Barack Obama, Hillary Rodham Clinton, and Bernie Sanders. Building on previous publications and unpublished research, Mieder explores sociopolitical aspects of the American worldview as expressed through the use of proverbs in politics, women’s rights, and the civil rights movement—and by looking at the use of proverbial phrases, Mieder demonstrates how one traditional phrase can take on numerous expressive roles over time, and how they continue to play a key role in our contemporary moment.
Metaphors in Proverbs
Author: Sergio Rotasperti
Publisher: BRILL
ISBN: 9004466053
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 245
Book Description
In Metaphors in Proverbs, Rotasperti offers a contribution to the understanding of metaphorical language in Proverbs by decoding some metaphors.
Publisher: BRILL
ISBN: 9004466053
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 245
Book Description
In Metaphors in Proverbs, Rotasperti offers a contribution to the understanding of metaphorical language in Proverbs by decoding some metaphors.
The Discoursal Use of Phraseological Units
Author: Elena Arsenteva
Publisher: Cambridge Scholars Publishing
ISBN: 1527576590
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 375
Book Description
The book is devoted to various problems of the discoursal use of phraseological units (PUs). It explores both core use and contextual use of such units, as well as different types of PU modifications, including addition, deletion, substitution, cleft use, phraseological pun, and extended metaphor, among others. In addition, the book also considers the translation of these modifications, which often present a very serious issue.
Publisher: Cambridge Scholars Publishing
ISBN: 1527576590
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 375
Book Description
The book is devoted to various problems of the discoursal use of phraseological units (PUs). It explores both core use and contextual use of such units, as well as different types of PU modifications, including addition, deletion, substitution, cleft use, phraseological pun, and extended metaphor, among others. In addition, the book also considers the translation of these modifications, which often present a very serious issue.
Vocabulary
Author: Ronald Carter
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1134702906
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 335
Book Description
This new edition builds upon these foundations and develops further understanding of a key area of applied linguistics, with updated chapters on: * vocabulary and language teaching * dictionaries and lexicography * the literary study of vocabulary. It also includes new material on: * the relationship between vocabulary, grammar and discourse * the implications of new insights into vocabulary for the study of speech and writing.
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1134702906
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 335
Book Description
This new edition builds upon these foundations and develops further understanding of a key area of applied linguistics, with updated chapters on: * vocabulary and language teaching * dictionaries and lexicography * the literary study of vocabulary. It also includes new material on: * the relationship between vocabulary, grammar and discourse * the implications of new insights into vocabulary for the study of speech and writing.
Wise Words (RLE Folklore)
Author: Wolfgang Mieder
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1317549236
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 464
Book Description
The twenty essays that comprise this book, which was first published in 1994, were written by leading paremiologists and folklorists from Africa, Canada, Great Britain, Germany and the US. They represent the best scholarship on proverbs in the English language, and together they give an impressive overview of the fascinating advances in the field of paremiology.
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1317549236
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 464
Book Description
The twenty essays that comprise this book, which was first published in 1994, were written by leading paremiologists and folklorists from Africa, Canada, Great Britain, Germany and the US. They represent the best scholarship on proverbs in the English language, and together they give an impressive overview of the fascinating advances in the field of paremiology.
Lexical Layers of Identity
Author: Danko Šipka
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 1108492711
Category : Foreign Language Study
Languages : en
Pages : 285
Book Description
Provides a systematic approach to lexical indicators of cultural identity using the material of Slavic languages.
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 1108492711
Category : Foreign Language Study
Languages : en
Pages : 285
Book Description
Provides a systematic approach to lexical indicators of cultural identity using the material of Slavic languages.