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Ekaterina Rakhilina,
Enrique Gonzalez Müller,
and
Vivek Sarkar
The aim of the online course:
• To teach the students to identify semantic systems and systemic processes in the lexicon;
• To explain the difference between primary and metaphoric meanings and types of semantic shifts;
• To understand what is “frame approach” used by Moscow Lexical Typology Group in studying lexicon and in cross-linguistic of lexical systems;
• To learn how to compile lexical typological questionnaires and build semantic maps reflecting the main oppositions in lexical systems.
Auditory of the online course: all those who are interested in linguistics and languages; ВА or MA or PhD students or teachers of...
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The aim of the online course:
• To teach the students to identify semantic systems and systemic processes in the lexicon;
• To explain the difference between primary and metaphoric meanings and types of semantic shifts;
• To understand what is “frame approach” used by Moscow Lexical Typology Group in studying lexicon and in cross-linguistic of lexical systems;
• To learn how to compile lexical typological questionnaires and build semantic maps reflecting the main oppositions in lexical systems.
Auditory of the online course: all those who are interested in linguistics and languages; ВА or MA or PhD students or teachers of...
Read more
The aim of the online course:
• To teach the students to identify semantic systems and systemic processes in the lexicon;
• To explain the difference between primary and metaphoric meanings and types of semantic shifts;
• To understand what is “frame approach” used by Moscow Lexical Typology Group in studying lexicon and in cross-linguistic of lexical systems;
• To learn how to compile lexical typological questionnaires and build semantic maps reflecting the main oppositions in lexical systems.
Auditory of the online course: all those who are interested in linguistics and languages; ВА or MA or PhD students or teachers of linguistic programs.
The course contains:
• The detailed description of Moscow Lexical Typology Group methodology (frame approach) as compared to the other frameworks in the field of lexical semantics (Lecure 1)
• The cross-linguistics description of several semantic fields according to MLexT, case studies:
• Systems of AQUAMOTION verbs (Lecture 2)
• Systems of Verbs of falling (Lecture 3)
• Systems of qualitative terms for OLD (Lecture 4)
• The description of derived pain predicates (Lectures 5-6):
• Cross-linguistically relevant sources for metaphors,
• linguistic processes, accompanying this type of metaphorization,
• special features manifested by source verbs of different semantics in this process
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Covers theoretical bases of lexical semantics from acquisition of single words to acquisition of lexical systems. Clarifies the current state of the art in the field
Develops strong reading and analytical skills in students through rigorous exposure to scholarly materials
Provides opportunities for students to actively participate in discussions and engage with course instructors
Taught by seasoned experts in the field of lexical semantics, ensuring students learn from the most up-to-date research
Requires considerable background knowledge in lexical semantics, which may be a barrier for some students
Involves substantial reading and writing assignments, which may be demanding for students with limited time availability
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Advanced lexical semantics
This advanced course examines the lexicon through a lexical semantics perspective using the method developed by the Moscow Lexical Typology Group (MLexT). The course introduces students to the methodology, which is used to identify semantic systems and processes in the lexicon. Students will study cross-linguistic descriptions of several semantic fields, including systems of verbs of motion, falling, and qualitative terms for old age. The course also explores the description of derived pain predicates and the cross-linguistically relevant sources for metaphors, linguistic processes, and special features manifested by source verbs of different semantics in this process. Overall, students have praised the course's excellent content, clear explanations, and stimulating and rich experience.
Explores metaphorical transformations of word use.
"As a poet, I appreciated especially the metaphorical transformations of word use translated from other languages."
Examines derived pain predicates.
"The description of derived pain predicates (Lectures 5-6)"
Provides cross-linguistic analysis of semantic fields.
"The cross-linguistics description of several semantic fields according to MLexT, case studies"
Introduces MLexT methodology for studying lexicon.
"The detailed description of Moscow Lexical Typology Group methodology (frame approach) as compared to the other frameworks in the field of lexical semantics (Lecure 1)"
Students suggest improvements to the courseware.
"This topic and the teacher are absolutely outstanding, nevertheless I would like to suggest coursware improvements."
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Covers theoretical bases of lexical semantics from acquisition of single words to acquisition of lexical systems. Clarifies the current state of the art in the field
Develops strong reading and analytical skills in students through rigorous exposure to scholarly materials
Provides opportunities for students to actively participate in discussions and engage with course instructors
Taught by seasoned experts in the field of lexical semantics, ensuring students learn from the most up-to-date research
Requires considerable background knowledge in lexical semantics, which may be a barrier for some students
Involves substantial reading and writing assignments, which may be demanding for students with limited time availability
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