英语词汇学第1讲.pptVIP

English Lexicology Lecture I Lecture I An introduction 1 Do you really know words? 2 What is language? 3 What is linguistics? 4 What is lexicology? 5 The role of vocabulary 6 Other related disciplines 7 Assumptions in lexicology 8 English lexicology as a course 1 What is language? Language is a system of arbitrary vocal symbols used for human communication. It is a specific social action and a carrier of information. Language is man’s way of communication with his fellow man and it is language alone which separates him from the lower animals. 2 What is linguistics? Generally spe