Advanced Course in English Lexicology

Author: Wang Rongpei et al.
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Publish Date: 2002-11-01
Features: The term "lexicology" was coined by Noah Webster in 1828. Traditional lexicology includes branches such as etymology, phraseology, lexicography, onomastics, and dialectology. However, in the early 20th century, with the founding of Western modern linguistics by Saussure, the phonological and grammatical systems of language became the main objects of study, while the lexical system was not given enough attention. Before the 1980s, there were only a few lexicology books on English published in the Soviet Union and China. After the mid-1980s, Western linguists began to pay attention to the study of English lexicology and recognized its legitimate status in modern linguistics. This book is one of the "Graduate Series Textbooks for English Language and Literature Majors in Higher Education Institutions." Based on the discussion of traditional topics in English lexicology, this book emphasizes the study of English vocabulary from a multidisciplinary perspective. The content is extensive, the explanations are vivid, and the examples are rich and detailed, helping English graduate students deepen their understanding of English vocabulary.