Cognitive-Discursive Approach To Designing New-Type Dictionaries
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Cognitive-discursive approach, lexicography, new-type dictionaryAbstract
This article examines the cognitive-discursive approach to the development of innovative dictionaries, contending that modern lexicography should transcend the conventional emphasis on decontextualised word meanings and adopt a framework that systematically incorporates conceptual frameworks and discourse conventions. Utilising perspectives from cognitive linguistics and discourse analysis, the paper validates the necessity of depicting lexical units not merely as entities with semantic attributes but also as interconnected nodes within a framework of frames, scenarios, communicative roles, and genre-specific manifestations. The research suggests a cohesive lexicographic framework wherein the dictionary's macrostructure is arranged by conceptual domains and discourse spheres, and the microstructure of each entry encompasses conceptual, semantic, collocational, syntagmatic, pragmatic, and genre-discursive dimensions. The methodology integrates corpus-based analysis, frame-semantic modelling, discourse profiling, and user-centric lexicographic design. The findings are delineated as a prototype description of dictionary entries that embody cognitive salience, conventional conceptual metaphors, evaluative profiles, discourse functions, and multimodal textual evidence. It is contended that these dictionaries are especially pertinent for advanced language learners, translators, and specialists engaged in intercultural communication, requiring structured information on the influence of lexical units on discourse and vice versa. The conclusion underscores the methodological benefits and obstacles of the cognitive-discursive approach while delineating opportunities for the advancement of digital, adaptive, and personalised lexicographic resources.
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