Introducing English semantics / [Book] / Charles W. Kreidler.

By:

Kreidler, Charles W, 1924-

Material type: Text

TextEdition: Second EditionDescription: xii, 196 pages : illustrations ; 24 cmISBN:

9780415828048 (hbk)
9780415828055 (pbk)

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DDC classification:

420.1 43 23

Other classification:

420.143

Summary: Introducing English Semantics, Second Edition is a practical introduction to understanding how meanings are expressed in the English language. Presenting the basic principles of the discipline of semantics, this newly revised edition explores the knowledge of language that speakers have which enables them to communicate - to express observations, opinions, intentions and the products of their imagination. The text emphasises pragmatic investigation with numerous illustrative examples of concepts and ample exercises to help students develop and improve their linguistic analysis skills. This new edition includes expanded and updated textual exercises and a greater focus on compounds and other kinds of composite lexemes. Written in a clear and accessible style, Introducing English Semantics is an essential text for any student taking an introductory course in semantics.

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Item type	Current library	Call number	Status	Date due	Barcode	Item holds
Books	Junaid Zaidi Library, COMSATS University Islamabad 2nd Floor	420.143 KRE-I (Browse shelf(Opens below))	Available		51157
Books	Junaid Zaidi Library, COMSATS University Islamabad Ground Floor	339 TAY-R (Browse shelf(Opens below))	Available		54022

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Introducing English Semantics, Second Edition is a practical introduction to understanding how meanings are expressed in the English language. Presenting the basic principles of the discipline of semantics, this newly revised edition explores the knowledge of language that speakers have which enables them to communicate - to express observations, opinions, intentions and the products of their imagination. The text emphasises pragmatic investigation with numerous illustrative examples of concepts and ample exercises to help students develop and improve their linguistic analysis skills. This new edition includes expanded and updated textual exercises and a greater focus on compounds and other kinds of composite lexemes. Written in a clear and accessible style, Introducing English Semantics is an essential text for any student taking an introductory course in semantics.

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