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This lesson

1. Introduction to Semantics
2. What does ... mean?
3. Graded memberships
4. Antonyms & Synonyms

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Semantics
'The study of meaning in human language'
(but we focus on English in this case)
What does language consist of?

Slide 3 - Carte mentale

Language consists of:
Sounds
Form
Meaning

We also need grammar, words, syllables, phrases and sentences.
Fuzzy concepts
"Rich"
"Old"
"Beautiful"
When is someone/something rich?
How old is "old" actually?
What are the requirements for being beautiful?

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Pick one of the words from the previous slide.
Write a short description on what YOU think it means.
20-30 words

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Name a type of pet.

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Graded memberships
Part of the same "concept", but some are closer to the core idea than other members.
Discuss with your neighbour what the 'hierarchy' looks like for the following concepts:
  • Zoo animals 
  • British sports
  • Minerals

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Antonyms
Words that are opposites of each other
Good vs Bad
Hot vs Cold

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Synonyms
Words that have the same meaning
but are used differently
Mistake vs Error
Big vs Large
Stone vs Rock

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Independent Work
Homework:
Antonyms and Synonyms: Exercises A + B + C
Next class

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