Semantics

Taylor & Francis

Semantics is an accessible and practical introduction to formal semantics, the study of linguistic meaning, for students new to the subject. Semantics:\n* shows how meanings are built up and interrelated\n* presupposes very little prior knowledge of grammar or linguistic terminology \n* includes a glossary of technical terms\n* provides a progression of exercises with answers given at the back \n* backs up the activities with short, clear explanations\n* includes an appendix on sets and functions.\n > 1 Pinning down semantics 2 Truth conditions 3 Getting inside sentences 4 Meaning relations (1) 5 Meaning relations (2) 6 Things and events 7 Quantifiers (1) 8 Quantifiers (2) 9 Argument structure 10 Appendices > Howard Gregory has taught languages and linguistics at various levels and in several countries. He currently works at the School of Oriental and African Studies in London.