Semantics Introduction

Author: Li Fuyin
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Publish Date: 2006-03-01
Features: This book serves as a reader and teaching material introducing the basic concepts, theories, and methods of semantics. It is suitable for senior undergraduate and graduate students in English and Chinese majors, as well as related fields in linguistics and applied linguistics. The book consists of 20 chapters, each presented in a thematic format, making it suitable for a semester-long course. From a diachronic perspective, it traces the historical development of semantics from its early origins to important theories in the early 21st century. From a synchronic perspective, the book focuses on linguistic semantics (linguistic semantics) within the broader field of linguistics, while also appropriately incorporating research on semantics from adjacent disciplines such as logic, philosophy, psychology, cognitive science, and more. Each chapter clarifies basic concepts before emphasizing theoretical discussions. When introducing these concepts and theories, the author first explains their origins to help readers trace their roots. Additionally, the author often provides the original English text to assist readers in improving their English proficiency and developing the ability to read English originals. Furthermore, while exploring theories and applications, the author also introduces research on these theories by scholars both domestically and internationally.