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1 Introduction
The linguistics applied approach: generativelinguistics and second language learning
The applied linguistics of second languagelearning
Language as a social semiotic
The enlergence of cognitive linguistics
Ending the LA-AL divide
Fhe purpose of the book
Part I Embodied Experience
2 The Problem of Linguistic Meaning
Introduction
The problem of meaning
Language learning as category learning
Conclusions
3 Conceptualisation, Embodiment and the Origins of Meaning
Introduction
Proprioception: how the body remains aware ofits own position in space
Not seeing but conceptualising
Cognitive development and infant movement
Aplasic ptlantoms
Mirror neurons
The nature of language: image schemas and embodiedcognition
Education and embodiment
Language teaching and embodbnent: language as rhythm andmovement
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Part II Conceptualisation
Part III Meaning and Usage
Part IV Conclusions
Bibliography
Index