A Cultural Journey Through The English Lexicon

Author : Roberto Facchinetti
Publisher : Cambridge Scholars Publishing
Page : 290 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2012-01-17
Category : Reference
ISBN : 9781443836845

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A Cultural Journey through the English Lexicon by Roberto Facchinetti Pdf

This book is a metaphorical journey through the English lexicon, viewed as a vehicle and a mirror of cultural identity. From the translatability of phrases and metaphors to genre-specific terms, from English as a Lingua Franca to English language teaching, the studies collected here testify to the fact that in English – and overall in language – word contextualization or lack of contextualization impinges on linguistic utterances and leads to differing interpretations of the textual message. The book may be of interest to a wide range of scholars and students who are concerned with the study of the English lexicon, bearing in mind that this lexicon provides the bricks of any language, and language, in turn, needs the cornerstone of Culture to stand firmly and thrive.

Author : Roberto Facchinetti
Publisher : Cambridge Scholars Publishing
Page : 275 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2012-11-16
Category : Reference
ISBN : 9781443843065

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English Dictionaries as Cultural Mines by Roberto Facchinetti Pdf

Dictionaries are mines whose word-gems encapsulate centuries of language history and cultural traditions; they are store-houses of meanings and uses, ‘lamp genies’ to be set free at the very moment readers set their eyes on their entries. This book is an attempt to free such lamp genies, by discussing the role of dictionaries in the identification and expression of cultural aspects in language, with special reference to English. As such, its eleven chapters have been arranged to focus on general, genre-specific, monolingual and bilingual lexicography, both from a diachronic and a synchronic perspective. The book will be of use to lexicographers and lexicologists, as well as to corpus linguists, historical and contemporary English scholars, students of English, and anybody interested in the juice of culture(s) that can be fruitfully extracted from dictionary entries.

Author : Tri C. Tran,Minh-Tam Tran
Publisher : University Press of America
Page : 222 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2013-12-02
Category : Foreign Language Study
ISBN : 9780761862444

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Hành Trình Van Hoá: A Journey Through Vietnamese Culture by Tri C. Tran,Minh-Tam Tran Pdf

This intermediate textbook continues to develop students’ skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing Vietnamese at the second-year language learning level. The book is presented as a linguistic and cultural journey of a family through twelve selected cities in Vietnam. Each chapter is organized into sections on dialogue, grammar, reading, practice exercises, and vocabulary.

Author : Ruth R. Wisse
Publisher : University of Chicago Press
Page : 420 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2003-04-15
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 0226903184

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The Modern Jewish Canon by Ruth R. Wisse Pdf

What makes a great Jewish book? In fact, what makes a book "Jewish" in the first place? Ruth R. Wisse eloquently fields these questions in The Modern Jewish Canon, her compassionate, insightful guide to the finest Jewish literature of the twentieth century. From Isaac Babel to Isaac Bashevis Singer, Elie Wiesel to Cynthia Ozick, Wisse's The Modern Jewish Canon is a book that every student of Jewish literature, and every reader of great fiction, will enjoy.

Author : Paul McFetridge
Publisher : Simon Fraser University Library
Page : 376 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : STANFORD:36105131793098

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A Linguistic Introduction to the History and Structure of the English Lexicon by Paul McFetridge Pdf

Author : Aberdeen (Scotland). Public library
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 712 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 1886
Category : Library catalogs
ISBN : PRNC:32101048250235

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Catalogue of the Lending Department by Aberdeen (Scotland). Public library Pdf

Author : Lindsay Keegitah Borrows
Publisher : UBC Press
Page : 236 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2018-03-01
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9780774836609

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Otter’s Journey through Indigenous Language and Law by Lindsay Keegitah Borrows Pdf

Storytelling has the capacity to address feelings and demonstrate themes – to illuminate beyond argument and theoretical exposition. In Otter’s Journey, Borrows makes use of the Anishinaabe tradition of storytelling to explore how the work in Indigenous language revitalization can inform the emerging field of Indigenous legal revitalization. She follows Otter, a dodem (clan) relation from the Chippewas of Nawash First Nation, on a journey across Anishinaabe, Inuit, Māori, Coast Salish, and Abenaki territories, through a narrative of Indigenous resurgence. In doing so, she reveals that the processes, philosophies, and practices flowing from Indigenous languages and laws can emerge from under the layers of colonial laws, policies, and languages to become guiding principles in people’s contemporary lives.

Author : H - G Saenger
Publisher : Independently Published
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2023-06-06
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9798397348973

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English Forever by H - G Saenger Pdf

"English forever, a journey through the English language" is a comprehensive account of the English language - its history, development and global influence. This book delves into the depths of linguistic development, touching on cultural interactions, colonial expansions, technological advances and socio-political factors that have all contributed to the emergence and spread of English. It is a fascinating exploration of the foundations and vitality of the language, showing the reader the richness of its heritage and its impact on humanity.

Author : Amy B. Trubek
Publisher : Univ of California Press
Page : 316 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2008-05-05
Category : Cooking
ISBN : 9780520252813

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The Taste of Place by Amy B. Trubek Pdf

While much has been written about the concept of terroir as it relates to wine, this book expands the concept into cuisine and culture more broadly. Bringing together stories of people farming, cooking and eating, the author focuses on a series of examples ranging from shagbark hicory nuts in Wisconsin to wines from northern California

Author : William Dwight Whitney
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 790 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 1895
Category : Biography
ISBN : HARVARD:HN6N86

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The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia by William Dwight Whitney Pdf

Author : A. Zee
Publisher : Simon & Schuster
Page : 388 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 1990
Category : History
ISBN : UVA:X002079243

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Swallowing Clouds by A. Zee Pdf

"A. Zee invites us to a veritable Chinese banquet full of charming explorations of food, language, and culture. Beginning with simple dishes from a typical restarurant menu, Zee launches into an engrossing voyage of discoveries about Chinese language and cuisine. With folklore and anecdotes, he uncovers the roots of Chinese characters in ancient pictographs, giving an absorbing and effortless introduction to written Chinese. He also weaves in tradition and philosophy to tell such stories as why mao-tai liquor still comes tied with two red ribbons, why the god of wealth does not eat pork, why 'no monkey' may be the central tenet of Taoism, why a fine wine could make one sleep the sleep of the truily inebriated, and why eating wonton is like swallowing clouds. Zee's conversational wit and playful humor highlight Chinese civilization against a backdrop of two millennia of legend and history. Full of entertaining tales and intriguing insights, 'Swallowing clouds' is an engaging and informative adventure through the captivating world of Chinese culture and cuisine."--Front flap of dust jacket.

Author : Free Public Library (Sydney, N.S.W.). Reference Department
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 1058 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 1878
Category : Australia
ISBN : UCAL:B2886489

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Catalogue of the Free Public Library, Sydney, Reference Department by Free Public Library (Sydney, N.S.W.). Reference Department Pdf

Author : Joseph Thomas
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 2362 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 1877
Category : Biography
ISBN : NYPL:33433102558495

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Universal Pronouncing Dictionary of Biography and Mythology by Joseph Thomas Pdf

Author : Paul Anthony Jones
Publisher : University of Chicago Press
Page : 286 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2020-09-01
Category : History
ISBN : 9780226682792

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Around the World in 80 Words by Paul Anthony Jones Pdf

What makes a place so memorable that it survives forever in a word? In this captivating round-the-world tour, Paul Anthony Jones acts as your guide through the intriguing stories of how eighty places became immortalized in the English language. You’ll discover why the origins of turkeys, limericks, Brazil nuts, and Panama hats aren’t quite as straightforward as you might presume. If you’ve never heard of the tiny Czech mining town of Jáchymov—or Joachimsthal, as it was known until the late 1800s—you’re not alone, which makes its claim to fame as the origin of the word “dollar” all the more extraordinary. The story of how the Great Dane isn’t all that Danish makes the list, as does the Jordanian mountain whose name has become a byword for a tantalizing glimpse. We’ll also find out what the Philippines has given to your office inbox, what Alaska has given to your liquor cabinet, and how a speech given by a bumbling North Carolinian gave us a word for impenetrable nonsense. Surprising, entertaining, and illuminating, this is essential reading for armchair travelers and word nerds. Our dictionaries are full of hidden histories, tales, and adventures from all over the world—if you know where to look.

Author : David Crystal
Publisher : HarperCollins UK
Page : 57 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2008-09-04
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9780007284061

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By Hook Or By Crook: A Journey in Search of English by David Crystal Pdf

A delightfully discursive, Bill Bryson-esque and personal journey through the groves and the thickets of the English language, by our foremost scholar of the history and structure of the English language.