cognitive linguistics
cognitive linguistics on Spoot baby... spooooooot!: a running collection of 3 stories we have gathered and hand-picked because they are worth your time. Every post here touches on cognitive linguistics in some way — the news, the analysis, the deep dives, and the occasional surprise find. # Spoot. New stories are added to this page as we find them, so check back if you want to keep up with what is happening around cognitive linguistics, or subscribe to the RSS feed to get them as soon as they are published. Browse the collection below, or head back to the homepage to see everything Spoot baby... spooooooot! is covering right now.
A Good Review.
Let’s talk about a good review. I've aired grievances about the less-than-stellar variety before, so it's only fair to acknowledge excellence. Meghan O’Gieblyn’s recent *New York Review of Books* piece (March 21, 2024) on William Egginton’s *The Rigor of Angels* is precisely that: excellence. The book, exploring the history of philosophical skepticism, sounds inherently compelling – Egginton, a literary scholar, has crafted a work that promises to burrow deep. It’s the kind of review that makes you want to dive headfirst into the subject matter. And, frankly, the razor clam of intellectual curiosity surfaces with a satisfying squirt. For those seeking further explorations of language and its connections to thought, our article "The Speakers of IE and Their World" delves into the fascinating landscape of Indo-European linguistics. Stay spooty.
The Language Puzzle.
In "The Language Puzzle: How We Talked Our Way Out of the Stone Age," British archaeologist Steven Mithen (/maɪðən/) invites readers into a captivating exploration of the evolution of human communication. Published to critical acclaim, this book delves into the intricate relationship between language and the development of our species, suggesting that our ability to communicate complex ideas played a crucial role in our survival and adaptation. Mithen weaves together archaeology, linguistics, and cognitive science, presenting a compelling narrative that challenges conventional notions about the origins of language. Recently reviewed by Francis Gooding in the London Review of Books, this work offers a fresh perspective on how the evolution of speech transformed our social structures and cognitive abilities.
SPATIAL CODE AND CULTURAL GESTALT IN THE MEDIA FRAMING OF BUSINESS DISCOURSE: A COMPARATIVE STUDY
In "Spatial Code and Cultural Gestalt in the Media Framing of Business Discourse: A Comparative Study," the authors delve into the intricate interplay between spatial codes and cultural nuances in business communication across English, Russian, and Uzbek contexts. This research highlights how linguistic representations of space—reflecting cognitive and cultural identities—can lead to misunderstandings in global business interactions.