*1 This is the first introductory textbook for advanced students to provide a comprehensive overview of theoretical topics in lexical semantics

*2 Semantics modules are widely taught and often required for English Language and Linguistics courses. Written at an accessible level for students, the textbook offers a practical introduction to lexical semantics including reflection questions, summaries, further reading, and practice exercises.

*3 Structured clearly according to lexical category, this textbook enables students to develop a firm grasp on lexical semantics, think critically, and to solve problems using theoretical tools as well as serving as a platform for student and professional research

About the Author

EunHee Lee is Professor in the Department of Linguistics at University at Buffalo, The State University of New York. She is the author of four books, Korean Tense and Aspect in Narrative Discourse (2012), Introduction to Korean Linguistics (2016, with Sean Madigan and Meejeong Park), Korean Syntax and Semantics (2019), and The Logic of Narratives (2020). She teaches Lexical Semantics, Formal Semantics, and Language Acquisition to undergraduate and graduate students at UB.

Reviews

"This is a well-researched and comprehensive textbook, uniquely organized so as to provide substantial coverage of each of the major lexical categories. Lee's insightful overview serves as an excellent introduction to formal semantic research on the lexicon, suitable for students and researchers alike."

David Stringer, Indiana University, USA

Book Information
ISBN 9781032393438
Author EunHee Lee
Format Paperback
Page Count 324
Imprint Routledge
Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd
Weight(grams) 625g