Names Of Human Body Parts And Their Influence On Names Of Common Objects In Vietnamese Versus English: A Cognitive Semantics Perspective

Names of Human Body Parts and Their Influence on Names of Common Objects in Vietnamese Versus English: A Cognitive Semantics Perspective

Author: HA THỊ THU NGUYET

Subject Area: The English Language

Content Summary:

This master thesis investigates the metaphorical use of human body part names in English and Vietnamese within the framework of cognitive semantics. It explores how the human understanding of their own bodies influences the naming of common objects, identifying similarities and differences in this semantic transference between the two languages. The study aims to provide insights into linguistic and cultural aspects, offering potential benefits for language learning, teaching, and translation. The research focuses on specific body parts such as “Head,” “Face,” “Hand,” “Arm,” “Leg,” “Foot,” “Eye,” “Nose,” and “Mouth,” examining their metaphorical applications in both English and Vietnamese to understand their semantic features and conceptualizations.

Detailed Outline:

• Chapter 1: Introduction
• Chapter 2: Literature Review and Theoretical Background
• Chapter 3: Methods and Procedures
• Chapter 4: Findings and Discussion
• Chapter 5: Conclusion