The Semantic Structure of Chinese Classifiers and Its Implications for Linguistic Relativity
Author | : Song Jiang |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 638 |
Release | : 2009 |
ISBN-10 | : 1109405510 |
ISBN-13 | : 9781109405514 |
Rating | : 4/5 (514 Downloads) |
Download or read book The Semantic Structure of Chinese Classifiers and Its Implications for Linguistic Relativity written by Song Jiang and published by . This book was released on 2009 with total page 638 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the pedagogical implications section, an argument is advanced favoring presentation of the conceptual structure of classifier categories in teaching Chinese as a second or foreign language. It is suggested that the introduction of a classifier in second language classrooms follow three steps: (a) reveal the central sense, the etymological meaning, of the classifier; (b) introduce each of the polysemic senses with a comprehensive list of nouns classified by the classifier; and (c) disclose the motivations behind the classifier category.