Semantics
Semantics
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Summary
"Semantics" provides an engaging introduction to semantics for readers new to the subject. The book discusses semantic phenomena from a wide range of languages. Each chapter contains exercises to allow the reader to explore the issues raised, and suggestions for further readings.
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Semantics by John I Saeed
This book provides an engaging introduction to semantics for students new to the field. It covers the basic concepts and methods of the field and discusses some of the most important contemporary lines of research. Semantics is divided into three parts: the first establishes the place of semantics within linguistics and its relationship to other disciplines. The second introduces key topics in the description of word and sentence meaning. The final part reviews the three main current theoretical approaches to semantics: componential theory, formal semantics, and cognitive semantics. Each chapter contains exercises that familiarize the student with the practice of semantic description. The second edition of this classic work is a complete revision that updates and extends the discussion of theories and is a vital resource for students of semantics.
This new edition of Saeed's textbook is clearly written and very comprehensive, with updated discussions of important areas in semanticsIt is impeccably structured, includes useful exercises and will serve as an excellent main text for introductory and intermediate semantics classes. David Adger, Queen Mary, University of London This lively book provides a truly comprehensive introduction to current linguistic semantics. Used in introductory and intermediate courses in semantics, it will supply teachers with an easy-to-use basic text and students with an accessible source of dependable information. Ronnie Cann, University of Edinburgh
John I. Saeed is Associate Professor of Linguistics in the Centre for Language and Communication Studies, Trinity College, University of Dublin. He is the author of several books, including Somali Reference Grammar (second edition, 1993) and Somali (1999).
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9780631226932 |
| ISBN 10 | 0631226931 |
| Title | Semantics |
| Author | John I Saeed |
| Series | Introducing Linguistics |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | John Wiley and Sons Ltd |
| Year published | 2003-01-10 |
| Number of pages | 440 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |