Lexikologie

A language’s vocabulary provides a unique window into the intellectual world of its speakers. Lexicology, as the discipline concerned with words and vocabularies, therefore occupies a central position in linguistics. This textbook in its second, fully updated edition focuses on the study of word meaning: What exactly is word meaning? How and why do meanings change? How are words learned, stored in memory, and retrieved? This volume is intended for students and instructors in German studies B.A. and M.A. programs and presents the fundamentals of the field in a clear and accessible manner. Numerous examples, exercises, and suggested solutions make the material easier to grasp.