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OverviewThis book deals with the expression of emotions in Igala – a Nigerian minority language with about two million speakers – from a Cognitive Linguistics perspective. The author investigates the network of the Igala language of emotions using the Natural Semantic Metalanguage (NSM) framework as developed by Anna Wierzbicka and her collaborators. The claims of adequacy of NSM in its present form for the analysis of emotion concepts universally will be challenged. This is due to the way emotions are conceptualized in the Igala language and due to the absence of certain semantic primes which are considered necessary for the analysis of emotions.Therefore, this study presents a testing ground for further development of the framework as well as a peek into research in African languages. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Martin Pütz , Lillian BrisePublisher: Peter Lang AG Imprint: Peter Lang AG Edition: New edition Volume: 119 Weight: 0.280kg ISBN: 9783631725139ISBN 10: 3631725132 Pages: 113 Publication Date: 30 June 2017 Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print  This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsCognitive Linguistics – Semantic primes – Conceptualization of emotions – Natural Semantic Metalanguage (NSM) – Conceptual metaphors – Cognate object constructions – Polysemy – Igala – Nigeria – African LinguisticsReviewsAuthor InformationLillian Brise studied English and English Linguistics at the Ahmadu Bello University and the University of Ibadan (Nigeria) respectively. She also received a doctorate degree in Linguistics from the University of Ibadan. Lillian Brise worked as a guest lecturer at the University of Vechta (Germany) and as a researcher and contract lecturer of English Linguistics at the University of Koblenz-Landau (Germany). Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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