Semantics: — A Coursebook, Second Edition

– Examines lexical semantics, including how dictionaries represent meaning, meaning postulates, and participant roles (thematic roles).

– Introduces logical notation and connectives to help students understand how complex meanings are structured. Semantics: A Coursebook, SECOND EDITION

by James R. Hurford, Brendan Heasley, and Michael B. Smith is a widely used introductory textbook for linguistics students. It is highly regarded for its practical, step-by-step approach that combines short explanatory sections with immediate practice exercises. Core Content and Structure – Examines lexical semantics

– Covers speech acts (locutions, illocutions), conversational implicature, and figurative language like metaphor and metonymy. Key Educational Features including how dictionaries represent meaning