19.2630, Qs: Cognitive Linguistics & Science of Polysemy

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Subject: 19.2630, Qs: Cognitive Linguistics & Science of Polysemy

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Date: 25-Aug-2008
From: Chris Coquard < chris.coquard at cna-qatar.edu.qa >
Subject: Cognitive Linguistics & Science of Polysemy

 

	
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Date: Wed, 27 Aug 2008 15:01:55
From: Chris Coquard [chris.coquard at cna-qatar.edu.qa]
Subject: Cognitive Linguistics & Science of Polysemy
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Hello all:

I am working on a project where I plan to discuss the various cognitive
mechanisms used in polysemic development, for example: 'resemblance' in the
word caterpillar, or 'distinguishing feature' in the word 'rhinoceros' as
well as more complex creations, such as 'tradition' for the word 'consider'
where the stars were used in making decisions.

Has this already been done?  Any ideas on resources I could use?

Thanks in advance,

Chris 

Linguistic Field(s): Psycholinguistics






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