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Introducing English Semantics by Kreidler
Nature of Language
contrast human language
with other forms
Stimulus-Freedom in Language
human language
transcends immediate stimuli
explore
capacity to convey information
about
past experiences
communication beyond
present moment
future plans
abstract concepts
Creativity in Human Language
explore
ability of language
to generate
novel
unique utterances
investigate
how humans
produce
new messages
understand
characteristics
creativity
convey abstract concepts
explore capacity
for language
ability
Productivity of Language
language generates
meaning
through combination
interchangeable units
analyzes
combination
words
morphemes
to create
meaningful expressions
Arbitrariness in Language
lack
inherent connections
between
linguistics signs (words)
meanings
how
meanings of words
conventionally assigned
within
language system
Meaning
various fields
psychology
human mind
process
meanings
retains
percive
includes
examining processes
learning
memory
problem-solving
philosophy
analyzes
knowledge about
facts and propositions
in terms of meaning
linguistics
seeks to understand
language function
expression and mutual
language comprehension
semantics
systematic study
of meaning
how
languages organize
languages express meanings
through
words
sentences
phrases
where humans search
interpret
transmit meanings
Phonology
organization of speech
in language
analyzes
combination of phonemes
to form
meaningful units
speakers recognize
produce speech sounds
Syntax
rules
governing
arrangement of words
in
phrases
words
syntactic structures
contribute to
expression of meaning
facilitate communication
Interrelation of Semantics and Syntax
interaction
between
meanings
of individual
words
interact
syntantic structures
structures
Morphology
structure
formation
of words
investigate
derivation
inflection
in
phrases
sentences
create
variations
word forms
richness of vocabulary
Language and the individual
language acquisition
explore
language development
research
conscious vs. unconscious knowledge
implicit nature
language knowledge
is
automatic
unconscious
linguistic competence
ability
to produce
and comprehend
language
