米 1.2 Aims and Significance of the course What is lexicology 米求, English lexicology is a theoretically- oriented course. It is chiefly concerned with the basic **米**米 theories of words in general and of English words in particular. However, it is a practical course as 米 well, for in the discussion, we shall inevitably deal with copious stocks of words and idioms, and study many usage examples. Naturally, there will be a large quantity of practice involved 米 English Lexicology n)
English Lexicology(I) 11 1.2 Aims and Significance of the Course ◼ What is lexicology? ◼ English lexicology is a theoretically-oriented course. It is chiefly concerned with the basic theories of words in general and of English words in particular. However, it is a practical course as well, for in the discussion, we shall inevitably deal with copious stocks of words and idioms, and study many usage examples. Naturally, there will be a large quantity of practice involved
米 1.2 Aims and Significance of the course The role of vocabulary in the language 米 xk system Vocabulary is the building material of the language system **米**米 It is one of the there essential elements of language speech sounds, grammar and vocabulary 米 Without grammar very little can be conveyed, without vocabulary nothing can be conveyed. there is a sense in which learning a foreign language is basically a matter of learning the vocabulary of that language. Not being able to find the words to express yourself is the most frustrating experience in speaking another language. 米 English Lexicology n) 12
English Lexicology(I) 12 1.2 Aims and Significance of the Course ◼ The role of vocabulary in the language system ◼ Vocabulary is the building material of the language system. It is one of the there essential elements of language: speech sounds, grammar and vocabulary. ◼ “Without grammar very little can be conveyed, without vocabulary nothing can be conveyed.” ◼ “…there is a sense in which learning a foreign language is basically a matter of learning the vocabulary of that language. Not being able to find the words to express yourself is the most frustrating experience in speaking another language
米 1.2 Aims and Significance of the course Aims of the course 米"Giⅳ e a systematic description of the english vocabulary. **米**米 Offer an insight into the origin and development of 米 the English vocabulary Discuss the problems of word- structure and word. formation Study the use of English words, their meanings and changes in meaning their sense relations 米 English Lexicology n) 13
English Lexicology(I) 13 1.2 Aims and Significance of the Course ◼ Aims of the course ◼ Give a systematic description of the English vocabulary. ◼ Offer an insight into the origin and development of the English vocabulary. ◼ Discuss the problems of word-structure and wordformation ◼ Study the use of English words , their meanings and changes in meaning, their sense relations
米 1.2 Aims and Significance of the course The significance of the course k x. Develop your personal vocabulary and consciously increase your word power(active vocabulary) **米**米 Understand word-meaning and organize, classy and store words more effectively 米 Raise your awareness of meaning an> sages, use words more accurately and appropriately Develop your skills and habits of analyzing a. generalizing linguistic phenomena in your learning experiences Ultimately imprcyour receptive and productive skills in language processing as well as language production 米 English Lexicology n) 14
English Lexicology(I) 14 1.2 Aims and Significance of the Course ◼ The significance of the course ◼ Develop your personal vocabulary and consciously increase your word power (active vocabulary). ◼ Understand word-meaning and organize, classify and store words more effectively. ◼ Raise your awareness of meaning and usages, use words more accurately and appropriately. ◼ Develop your skills and habits of analyzing and generalizing linguistic phenomena in your learning experiences. ◼ Ultimately improve your receptive and productive skills in language processing as well as language production
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English Lexicology(I) 15 ◼ Four levels of word power ◼ Speaking vocabulary (active vocabulary) ◼ Writing vocabulary(active vocabulary) ◼ Reading vocabulary(passive vocabulary) ◼ Guess vocabulary(passive vocabulary)