English Lexicology Tutorial

Author: Wang Rongpei Lu Xiaojuan
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Publish Date: 2004-03-01
Features: The "A Course in English Lexicology" is guided by modern linguistic theory and focuses on English vocabulary as its research subject. The main content includes the structure of words, word formation, the meaning of words and semantic relationships, the composition of English vocabulary, historical evolution of word meaning, idioms, and dictionary knowledge. This course enables learners to systematically master the knowledge of English vocabulary, gain a deeper understanding of the current state and historical evolution of English vocabulary, and make analyses and interpretations of the trends and phenomena in the development of modern English vocabulary, thereby improving their ability to use English. This course is based on the teaching syllabus for English Lexicology in English majors of higher education institutions and the examination plan for English Lexicology in self-taught higher education programs for English majors. It can be used as a textbook for English Lexicology in English majors of higher education institutions and as a learning material for self-taught higher education programs in English majors. For a broad audience of English teachers and learners, it is also a useful reference material.