Course Description
The course introduces the student to Cognitive Linguistics, a field in linguistics which studies the relationship between language, language use, and human cognition: how language is grounded in human perception and conceptualization; from the most mundane linguistic expressions about time and space. The course covers fundamental concepts and issues, as well as the major theories of the field, including frames, attention, conceptual metaphor, metonymy, categorization, and mental spaces. Students will also learn to use various empirical methods, including corpus technologies and laboratory experiments, to carry out their own research projects.
Intended Learning Outcomes
CILO-1: Define and explain key concepts, models and theories in cognitive linguistics.
CILO-2: Explain how cognitive linguistics is linked to its neighbouring disciplines such as psychology and philosophy.
CILO-3: Carry out a research project in cognitive linguistics with adequate research methods and design.
CILO-4: Identify areas of real-world applications of cognitive linguistics.