Semantics

by Howard Gregory

Overview

Semantics is an accessible and practical introduction to formal semantics, the study of linguistic meaning, for students new to the subject. Semantics:
* shows how meanings are built up and interrelated
* presupposes very little prior knowledge of grammar or linguistic terminology
* includes a glossary of technical terms
* provides a progression of exercises with answers given at the back
* backs up the activities with short, clear explanations
* includes an appendix on sets and functions.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781134606658
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	09/11/2002
Series:	Language Workbooks
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	104
File size:	330 KB

About the Author

Howard Gregory has taught languages and linguistics at various levels and in several countries. He currently works at the School of Oriental and African Studies in London.

Table of Contents

1 Pinning down semantics 2 Truth conditions 3 Getting inside sentences 4 Meaning relations (1) 5 Meaning relations (2) 6 Things and events 7 Quantifiers (1) 8 Quantifiers (2) 9 Argument structure 10 Appendices