Applying Cognitive Linguistics: Identifying some current research foci (figurative language in use, constructions and typology)
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Ana M. Piquer-Píriz
Abstract
In recent years, Cognitive Linguistics (CL) has established itself not only as a solid theoretical approach but also as an important source from which different applications to other fields have emerged. In this introductory chapter, we explore some of the current, most relevant topics in applied CL-oriented studies grouped into three main strands: Analyses of figurative language (both metaphor and metonymy) in use, constructions and typology. An outline of the contents of the eight chapters included in this volume is provided, explaining their contributions to these research areas and highlighting their methodological rigour.
Abstract
In recent years, Cognitive Linguistics (CL) has established itself not only as a solid theoretical approach but also as an important source from which different applications to other fields have emerged. In this introductory chapter, we explore some of the current, most relevant topics in applied CL-oriented studies grouped into three main strands: Analyses of figurative language (both metaphor and metonymy) in use, constructions and typology. An outline of the contents of the eight chapters included in this volume is provided, explaining their contributions to these research areas and highlighting their methodological rigour.
Chapters in this book
- Prelim pages i
- Table of contents v
- Applying Cognitive Linguistics: Identifying some current research foci (figurative language in use, constructions and typology) 1
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I. Figurative language in use
- Overt and covert uses of metaphor in the academic mentoring in English of Spanish undergraduate students at five European universities 23
- The interpretation of metonymy by Japanese learners of English 51
- Methodological triangulation in the study of emotion: The case of 'anger' in three language groups 73
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II. Constructing meaning in language (L1 and L2 acquisition)
- On-line processing of verb-argument constructions: Visual recognition threshold and naming latency 103
- The role of force dynamics and intentionality in the reconstruction of L2 verb meanings: A Danish-Spanish bidirectional study 133
- Cross-linguistic influence in the interpretation of boundary-crossing events in L2 acquisition 157
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III Typology
- Thinking for translating and intra-typological variation in satellite-framed languages 181
- Showing versus telling: Representing speech events in English and Spanish 205
- Subject index 229
Chapters in this book
- Prelim pages i
- Table of contents v
- Applying Cognitive Linguistics: Identifying some current research foci (figurative language in use, constructions and typology) 1
-
I. Figurative language in use
- Overt and covert uses of metaphor in the academic mentoring in English of Spanish undergraduate students at five European universities 23
- The interpretation of metonymy by Japanese learners of English 51
- Methodological triangulation in the study of emotion: The case of 'anger' in three language groups 73
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II. Constructing meaning in language (L1 and L2 acquisition)
- On-line processing of verb-argument constructions: Visual recognition threshold and naming latency 103
- The role of force dynamics and intentionality in the reconstruction of L2 verb meanings: A Danish-Spanish bidirectional study 133
- Cross-linguistic influence in the interpretation of boundary-crossing events in L2 acquisition 157
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III Typology
- Thinking for translating and intra-typological variation in satellite-framed languages 181
- Showing versus telling: Representing speech events in English and Spanish 205
- Subject index 229
