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Cognitive Study of XHY via Conceptual Integration Theory in English Teaching

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  • Jia Wen

    China West Normal University, China

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DOI:
https://doi.org/10.31686/ijier.vol4.iss5.543
Keywords:
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Abstract

Based on the conceptual integration theory, this thesis makes a cognitive analysis on the meaning construction of Chinese XHY. Particularly, the author conducts case studies at length of four pieces of XHY in accordance with the categories of conceptual networks, i.e. simplex network, mirror network, single-scope network and double-scope network. Additionally, the analysis of the XHY is conducted in combination with the contextual information or the cultural entrenchment. Above all, this thesis makes a preliminary attempt to apply the conceptual integration theory to the construal of Chinese XHY in order to prove the explanatory power of the theory so that further relevant research can be conducted.

Author Biography
  1. Jia Wen, China West Normal University, China

    School of Foreign Languages

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2016-05-01
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Wen, J. (2016). Cognitive Study of XHY via Conceptual Integration Theory in English Teaching. International Journal for Innovation Education and Research, 4(5), 109-124. https://doi.org/10.31686/ijier.vol4.iss5.543