Applying Cognitive Linguistics: Identifying some current research foci (figurative language in use, constructions and typology)

Ana María Piquer-Píriz ^[1] ; Rafael Alejo ^[1]
1. [1] Universidad de Extremadura
  
  Universidad de Extremadura
  
  Badajoz, España
Localización: Review of cognitive linguistics, ISSN 1877-9751, Vol. 14, Nº. 1 (January 2016), 2016, págs. 1-20
Idioma: inglés
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Resumen
- In recent years, Cognitive Linguistics (CL) has established itself not only as a solid theoretical approach but also as an important source from which different applications to other fields have emerged. In this introductory article, we explore some of the current, most relevant topics in applied CL-oriented studies grouped into three main strands: Analyses of figurative language (both metaphor and metonymy) in use, constructions and typology. An outline of the contents of the eight chapters included in this special issue is provided, explaining their contributions to these research areas and highlighting their methodological rigour.