The Bloomsbury Companion to Cognitive Linguistics

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The Bloomsbury Companion to Cognitive Linguistics is a comprehensive and accessible reference resource to research in contemporary cognitive linguistics. Written by leading figures in the field, the volume provides readers with an authoritative overview of methods and current research topics and future directions. The volume covers all the most important issues, concepts, movements and approaches in the field. It devotes space to looking specifically at the major figures and their contributions. It is a complete resource for postgraduate students and researchers working within cognitive linguistics, psycholinguistics and those interested more generally in language and cognition. Cover HalfTitle Series Title Copyright Contents Notes on Contributors 1 Introduction 1 Defining and Positioning Cognitive Linguistics 2 Themes in Cognitive Linguistic Research 3 Conceptual Semantics 4 A Note on Phonology 5 Empirical Grounding 6 Recent Trends in Cognitive Linguistics 7 Outline of the Rest of the Companion 8 Cognitive Linguistics Literature 2 Major Figures in Cognitive Linguistics 2.1 Langacker’s Cognitive Grammar 1 Background 2 Key Concepts in Cognitive Grammar 3 Grammatical Classes 4 Syntagmatic Combination 5 Conceptual Substrates 6 Linguistic Elements from a CG Perspective 7 Conclusion 2.2 Lakoff and the Theory of Conceptual Metaphor 1 Background 2 Categorization 3 The Contemporary Theory of Metaphor 4 Literary, Philosophical, Mathematical and Political Forays 5 Influences and Criticisms 6 New Directions: Neural Theories of Thought, Language and Metaphor 7 Conclusion 2.3 Goldberg’s Construction Grammar 1 Introduction 2 Goldberg and Construction Grammar 3 Theoretical Differences between the Constructionist and Generative Approaches 4 Key Tenets of Construction Grammar 5 Construction Grammar and Polysemy 6 Conclusion 2.4 Fauconnier’s Theory of Mental Spaces and Conceptual Blending 1 Everyday Blending: From Riddles of a Buddhist Monk to a Ghost Ship 2 Blending Theory and Metaphors 3. Beyond Language 4. Further Applications of Blending Theory 2.5 Tomasello’s Theory of First Language Acquisition
Sarah Turner 1 Context 2 Tomasello’s Approach to Language Acquisition 3 The Acquisition of Words 4 The Acquisition of Grammar 5 Summary and Recommended Reading 2.6 Bybee’s Usage-based Models of Language 1 Natural Generative Phonology 2 Morphology 3 Grammaticalization 4 Usage-based Theory 5 Form-meaning Pairings in Syntax: Constructions 6 Conclusion 3 Topics in Cognitive Linguistics Research 3.1 The Cognitive-Linguistic Revolution in Metaphor Studies 1 Introduction 2 Conceptual Aspects of Metaphor: The Model 3 Discourse Aspects of Metaphor 4 Reliability and Validity 5 Concluding Comment 3.2 On the Nature and Scope of Metonymy in Linguistic Description and Explanation: Towards Settling Some Controversies1 1 Introduction 2 Defining Metonymy 3 The Interaction Issue 4 Metonymy as an Inferential Schema 5 Metonymy in Grammar 6 Final Remarks 3.3 Embodied Metaphor 1 Introduction 2 Ubiquity of Embodied Metaphor 3 Embodied Metaphoric Language Use and Interpretation 4 Embodied Metaphor and Social Judgements 5 Embodied Metaphor in Creative Movement 6 Conclusion: Embodied Metaphor as Expressive Performance 3.4 Idioms and Phraseology 1 Introduction 2 Cognitive Semantic Approaches to Idioms 3 Cognitive Linguistic Approaches to Phraseology 4 Conclusion 3.5 Cognitive Linguistics and Language Variation 1 Introduction 2 Motivations for Variationist Cognitive Linguistics 3 Domains of Investigation 4 Concluding Remarks and Future Directions Acknowledgement 3.6 Cognitive Poetics 1 The Origins and Principles of Cognitive Poetics 2 Key Work in Cognition and Literature 3 Subjectivity: A Case Study 4 Recent and Future Advances 3.7 Cognitive Linguistics and Ideology 1 Introduction 2 Ideology: Contents and Structure, Genesis and Functions 3 Cognitive Linguistic Research into Ideology 4 Identifying Ideology in Discourse 5 Conclusion 3.8 Cognitive Linguistics and Phonology 1 Introduction 2 Phonology and General Cognitive Processes 3 Phonology and the Embodiment Thesis 4 Conclusion 4 New Directions and Applications 4.1 Corpus and Quantitative Methods 1 Introduction 2 Syntax-lexis, with an Emphasis on Lexis 3 Syntax-lexis, with an Emphasis on Syntax 4 Phonology and Morphology 5 Concluding Remarks and Future Developments 4.2 Non-linguistic Applications of Cognitive Linguistics: On the Usefulness of Image-schematic Metaphors in User Interface Desi 1 Introduction 2 Cognitive Linguistics and Intuitive Use 3 Image Schemas in User Interface Design 4 Design Support 5 Conclusions and Future Challenges 4.3 Language Acquisition and Language Pedagogy 1 Introduction 2 Language Pedagogy – Shades of Grey 3 Research and Teaching: The Missing Links – Cognition and Pragmatics 4 The Emergence of New Horizons in Language Pedagogy 5 Usage-based Orientation Towards Language and Language Learning 6 Possible Fields of Application 7 Conclusion 4.4 Metaphor Theory for Counselling Professionals 1 Introduction 2 The Relevance and Functions of Metaphor in Counselling 3 Accessing and Symbolizing Client Emotions with Metaphors 4 Providing New Frames of Reference with Metaphors 5 Fostering Empathy and Therapeutic Alliance with Metaphors 6 Concluding Remarks Index