英语语言学实用教程unit79ppt课件.pptxVIP

Lecture 7 The meaning of English (I) Review ØWhat are common means of cohesion in English? ØWhat do we mean by conversational repair? Contents 7.1 The notion of semantics 7.2 Semantic properties 7.3 Semantic relations 7.4 Sense and reference 7.1 The notion of semantics Semantics is the study of the meaning of language (and the communication of meaning through language). The meaning of ‘mean’ ASK: What does ‘mean’ mean in each of the following sentences? (1) What does ‘tall’ mean? (2) A nod means agreement. (3) I know the place you mean. Traditional approach A.