This lecture series will from the most general perspective concern the history of the English lexicon. It will not, however, focus on the obvious issues such as word-formation, borrowings, or lexical attrition. Its aim will be to emphasise the bidirectional relationship between language and culture, illustrating how changes in society affect the lexicon on the one hand, and how the structure of the lexicon can be used to understand changes in society on the other.
15-WF4-SJ-WSD2-11
- Teacher: Marcin Krygier