英语词汇学149310.ppt

English Lexicology Name: Chenyuan E-mail:chenyuan0478@163.com Tel NoWhat 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. What is linguistics? Generally speaking, linguistics can be defined as the scientific study of language. To be more exact, linguistics studies the general principles upon which languages are constructed and operate as systems of human communication. What is lexicology? Lexicology is a branch of linguistics concerned with the study of the vocabulary of a given language. It deals with words, their origin, development, structure, formation, meaning and usage. Aims of the course: Give a systematic description of the English vocabulary. Offer an insight into the origin and development of the English vocabulary. Discuss the problems of word-structure and word-formation Study the use of English words , their meanings and changes in meaning, their sense relations. The significance of the course: Develop your personal vocabulary and consciously increase your word power (active vocabulary). Understand word-meaning and organize, classify and store words more effectively. Raise your awareness of meaning and usages, use words more accurately and appropriately. Develop your skills and habits of analyzing and generalizing linguistic phenomena in your learning experiences. Ultimately improve your receptive and productive skills in language processing as well as language production. Recommended Readings: 汪榕培、卢晓娟，1997，《英语词汇学教程》。上海：上海外语教育出版社。 林承璋, 2005, 《英语语言学引论》。武汉：武汉大学出版社。 林福美，1985，《现代英语词汇学》。合肥：安徽教育出版社。 张维友，1999《英语词汇学》。北京：外语教学与研究出版社。 张韵斐、周锡卿，1986，《现代英语词汇学概论》（An Introduction to Modern English Lexicology）。北京：北京师范大学出版社。 Nation, I. S. P. 1990. Teaching and Learning Vocabulary. Boston: Heinle Heinle. Nation, I. S. P. 2001. Learning Vocabulary in Another Language. Cambridge: CUP. Grading Homework assignments and attendance: 30% Final Exa