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What does the German word 'Tier' translate to in English?
What does the German word 'Tier' translate to in English?
Which historical event significantly influenced the English vocabulary with a number of French words?
Which historical event significantly influenced the English vocabulary with a number of French words?
Which group of words entered the English language during its early contact with the Romans?
Which group of words entered the English language during its early contact with the Romans?
Which of the following categories did not significantly contribute to the historical strata of the English vocabulary?
Which of the following categories did not significantly contribute to the historical strata of the English vocabulary?
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Which of these words is derived from the Scandinavian influence on the English language?
Which of these words is derived from the Scandinavian influence on the English language?
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What is the primary focus of lexicology?
What is the primary focus of lexicology?
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How is the term 'lexicon' technically defined in the context discussed?
How is the term 'lexicon' technically defined in the context discussed?
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Which dictionary entry best reflects the definition of lexicology?
Which dictionary entry best reflects the definition of lexicology?
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Why is the term 'dictionary' considered somewhat narrow in its definition of lexicon?
Why is the term 'dictionary' considered somewhat narrow in its definition of lexicon?
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What aspect of language does lexicology particularly focus on?
What aspect of language does lexicology particularly focus on?
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Which of the following statements about the lexicon and vocabulary is true?
Which of the following statements about the lexicon and vocabulary is true?
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Which of the following represents a common misunderstanding about lexicology?
Which of the following represents a common misunderstanding about lexicology?
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What distinguishes lexicology from lexicography?
What distinguishes lexicology from lexicography?
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What is required in analyzing derivationally complex words?
What is required in analyzing derivationally complex words?
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Which option describes a task involving the morpheme im-/in-?
Which option describes a task involving the morpheme im-/in-?
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What is a suggested reason for the frequent misspelling of the word 'input' as 'imput'?
What is a suggested reason for the frequent misspelling of the word 'input' as 'imput'?
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Which aspect do the words in the given list share according to the task?
Which aspect do the words in the given list share according to the task?
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What do AdjP, AdvP, and PP have in common?
What do AdjP, AdvP, and PP have in common?
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What forms of word building are hinted at in the content?
What forms of word building are hinted at in the content?
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How many distinct homonymous forms of im-/in- are mentioned in the task?
How many distinct homonymous forms of im-/in- are mentioned in the task?
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What is one method suggested for enriching the English vocabulary?
What is one method suggested for enriching the English vocabulary?
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What defining characteristic distinguishes Old English from Modern English?
What defining characteristic distinguishes Old English from Modern English?
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Which period is classified as Early Modern English?
Which period is classified as Early Modern English?
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What is the approximate date range for Middle English?
What is the approximate date range for Middle English?
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How did Old English differ from Modern English in terms of language type?
How did Old English differ from Modern English in terms of language type?
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During which period did English experience a process of simplification in its inflectional system?
During which period did English experience a process of simplification in its inflectional system?
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What does the transition from Old to Modern English signify in terms of grammar?
What does the transition from Old to Modern English signify in terms of grammar?
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What is a characteristic feature of the Modern English period?
What is a characteristic feature of the Modern English period?
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Which branch of languages does English belong to?
Which branch of languages does English belong to?
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What aspect of language did Richard Chenevix Trench primarily focus on in his studies?
What aspect of language did Richard Chenevix Trench primarily focus on in his studies?
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Which term best describes the structure that includes the internal relation of lexical items?
Which term best describes the structure that includes the internal relation of lexical items?
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How does lexicology relate to phonetics?
How does lexicology relate to phonetics?
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What did Ralph Emerson suggest about language?
What did Ralph Emerson suggest about language?
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Which of the following statements about the relation between lexicology and grammar is correct?
Which of the following statements about the relation between lexicology and grammar is correct?
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What is described as a complex structure in the lexicon?
What is described as a complex structure in the lexicon?
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What was the title of Trench's work published in 1850?
What was the title of Trench's work published in 1850?
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Which of the following is an example of a separable compound in relation to lexicology?
Which of the following is an example of a separable compound in relation to lexicology?
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What was the primary language spoken in Britain before the Anglo-Saxon invasions?
What was the primary language spoken in Britain before the Anglo-Saxon invasions?
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What linguistic legacy did the Roman invasion leave in Britain?
What linguistic legacy did the Roman invasion leave in Britain?
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Which event marked the end of the Old English period?
Which event marked the end of the Old English period?
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What was one effect of the Anglo-Saxon invasions on the Celtic communities?
What was one effect of the Anglo-Saxon invasions on the Celtic communities?
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Which of the following was NOT a tribe involved in the Anglo-Saxon invasions?
Which of the following was NOT a tribe involved in the Anglo-Saxon invasions?
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How much influence did the Celtic language of Roman Britain have on the Anglo-Saxon language?
How much influence did the Celtic language of Roman Britain have on the Anglo-Saxon language?
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Which of these was a characteristic of Old English vocabulary?
Which of these was a characteristic of Old English vocabulary?
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What was one of the reasons for the decline of Celtic identity in eastern and southern Britain?
What was one of the reasons for the decline of Celtic identity in eastern and southern Britain?
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Study Notes
AN INTRODUCTION TO ENGLISH LEXICOLOGY
- Course book for 1st year English students enrolled in the long-distance programme
- Authored by Elena Buja
- Published in 2010
Introduction
- Course aims to present key aspects of English vocabulary.
- Covers lexical structure and lexical items.
- Examines English vocabulary diachronically (evolution of language over time) and synchronically (language at a given point in time).
- Includes research on word-formation, metaphor, metonymy, and lexical strata (especially colloquial English).
Aims of the course
- Familiarizes students with elements of the English lexicon.
- Explains that English vocabulary comprises both diachronic and synchronic layers.
- Provides insights into enriching a language's lexicon.
- Demonstrates how word form and meaning change over time due to various factors.
- Explains relationships between words based on meaning.
- Introduces appropriate lexical items for specific registers.
Competences
- Students gain awareness of word structure and relationships among words in English.
- Students gain basic understanding of English language history and vocabulary expansion.
- Students understand principles of language change and understand sound changes and meaning.
Resources
- Internet access required for e-mail assignments.
- Access to online dictionaries to complete tasks.
- Students will need a good English dictionary.
Structure of the Course
- 10 units, each lasting approximately 2.5 hours of study.
- 3 assignments are to be completed after specific unit milestones.
- Assignment 1: after unit 5
- Assignment 2: after unit 7
- Assignment 3: after unit 10.
- All assignments must be completed in printed format and also submitted electronically via email.
Prerequisites
- Basic knowledge of linguistics is beneficial for understanding the material.
Evaluation
- The final mark is composed of the end-of-term exam (55%) and three assignments (45%, 15% each).
Contents (Partial List)
- Sections on lexicology definition, English lexicon structure, relations to other linguistics branches, lexical units, structure & classification, diachronic approaches to English vocabulary (Old English, Middle English and Modern English periods), and a synchronic approach to English vocabulary.
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Test your knowledge of lexicology and its relation to the English vocabulary. This quiz covers key concepts, influences on the English language, and definitions related to lexicon and dictionaries. Explore how historical events shaped the words we use today.
