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Literature review that studies the topic Cognitive Linguistics as part of the course program in Advanced Writing.

1. Topic:
Cognitive Linguistics
The Intersection of Languague, Mind, and Culture
Authors:
Antony Acevedo
Patricia Chen
Christian Moreno
Advisor:
Professor Belkis Aizpurúa
Subject:
Advanced Composition II
Institution
Universidad de Panamá
Faculty of Humanities
La Chorrera, Panamá
December 2024

2. Dedication
The members of this work want to say to those who strive every day to
understand the
intricate links between language, mind and culture, this work is a tribute to those with
curiosity. To those who believe that the study of cognitive linguistics is a window to
explore how we construct our world through words, ideas and shared beliefs. To those
who, like us, the creators of this work, see in each linguistic structure a trace of our way
of thinking, feeling and living in society. This study would not have been possible
without
the influence of the brilliant minds that have illuminated the path of research and
reflection, showing us that language is more than a code, it is the very essence of our
human experience.

3. Table of Content
1. Introduction
1.1 Definition and Relevance of Cognitive Linguistics
1.2 Objectives of the Study
2. Cognitive Linguistics
2.1 Basic Principles and Practices
2.1.1 Embodiment Hypothesis
2.1.2 Relationship Between Linguistic and Non-Linguistic Thinking
2.2 Theories of Cognitive Linguistics
2.2.1 Conceptual Metaphor Theory
2.2.2 Cognitive Grammar
2.2.3 Frame Semantics
2.3 Social Context and Applications
2.3.1 Cultural Impact
2.3.2 Language in Social Contexts
3. Methodology
3.1 Primary and Secondary Sources
3.2 Qualitative Analysis
3.3 Corpus Studies
4. Historical Revolution
4.1 Developments in the 1980s
4.2 Connections With Related Theories
5. Fundamental Issues

4. 5.1 Functional Metaphors
5.2 Speculative Patterns
5.3 Cognitive Grammar
5.4 Paradigms and Groupings
6. Conclusion
6.1 Summary of Findings
6.2 Implications for Learning and Communication
7. References

5. Introduction
Cognitive linguistics improves our view of language.
This view provides a deeper understanding that goes beyond the basic
interpretation as a simple arrangement of symbols.
By thinking about it in an isolated and very general way, you understand how to see
things about this idea.
As direct evidence of our thoughts, strongly connected to our way of seeing things.
thoughts and, ultimately, in our interaction with the world. Thus, language does not
become.
Not only is it a tool for speaking, but it also helps us think about things and understand
them better.
This exists in real life and is affected by the culture you come from.
The goal of this work is to show how languages work together.
It is not just a tool for sending messages. It is a key part of how we organize and
manage information.
how our thinking and our social life relate to the world.

6. .s, I want the following term 'sentence' to be rewritten in a simpler way: The idea is to
try to show that studying the way our minds work with language helps us find new ways
of learning.
word study, but it also has strong effects in areas such as.
psychology, anthropology, philosophy and social sciences in gener
Cognitive Linguistics
Literature Review
Cognitive Linguistics (CL) emerged in the 1970s and 1980s as a refutation of the
limitations of structuralist and generative perspectives in linguistics. The hypothesis
postulates that speech is not an independent mental faculty but is integrated with our
general intellectual functions. Research by experts such as George Lakoff, Ronald
Langacker, and Leonard Talmy has been crucial in its growth. Cognitive linguistics says
that the way we use words comes from our feelings, thoughts, and inner thoughts about
things.
1.Basic principles and practices.
Embodiment hypothesis: Human cognition is based on bodily experiences. Our
conceptual framework is shaped by our active encounters with the realm (e.g., notions
like “above” and “below” are intertwined with spatial engagements).
The importance goes beyond mere abstractions. It means our mental representation of
reality.

7. There is no obvious division between linguistic and nonlinguistic thinking: cognitive
linguistics challenges the notion that language is distinct from cognitive operations such
as sensation, evocation, and logical thinking.
2. Theories of Cognitive Linguistics
Conceptual metaphor theory: Developed by Lakoff and Johnson, this theory states that
abstract concepts are understood through metaphors that map from more concrete
experiences.
cognitive grammar: proposed by Ronald Langacker, it suggests that grammar reflects
human cognition and not a set of arbitrary rules.
frame semantics: leads to the idea that words invoke frames that shape our
understanding of the world.
3. Social Context and Scenarios of Cognitive Linguistics Application
Cultural impact: cognitive linguistics states that “culture governs the limits and
extension of the categories that are ascribed by individuals.” For example, clans may
have unique metaphors for family, leadership, and climate.
Language in social environments: the way we use language is conditioned by social
practices and norms. Cognitive linguistics considers how flamingo talkers unite
language to navigate and regulate social realities.
Methodology
Primary and secondary literature sources of established writers

8. The methodology will heavily rely on both primary sources written theories and
empirical studies by Lakoff, Langacker, Talmy, etc. and secondary sources critical
analysis, overviews, and application studies.
Key primary texts include George Lakoff and Mark Johnson’s Metaphors We Live By,
Ronald Langacker’s Cognitive grammar, and Charles Fillmore’s Framing.
Data Collection
Qualitative Analysis: This involves examining case studies from literature, media, and
everyday conversations to explore metaphors, conceptual frameworks, and the
structures of cognitive grammar.
Corpus Studies: This entails analyzing language corpora to uncover patterns in
metaphor usage, categorization, and syntactic structures.
III. Historical Revolution
A. Development in the 1980s
The 1980s marked a significant shift in the field of linguistics with the emergence of
cognitive linguistics. Researchers such as Lakoff and Johnson began to question the
generative grammar model established by Noam Chomsky, promoting a more holistic
view of the relationship between language and thought.
Cognitive linguistics has notable connections with several related theories.

9. Connectionism: This theory in cognitive science suggests that mental processes emerge
from networks of interconnected elements, which resonate with the principles of
cognitive linguistics.
Constructivist Theories: Cognitive linguistics align well with constructivist theories,
highlighting that knowledge and meaning are formed through individual experiences.
Cultural Linguistics: Both cognitive linguistic and cultural linguistics share the core
idea that language not only shapes but also reflects cultural perceptions.
IV. Fundamental Issues
1. Functional Metaphors
Functional metaphors are those that help us communicate by making complex or
abstract ideas easier to grasp through familiar, concrete experiences.
Examples include Spatial metaphors like "The argument is heated," where heat
symbolizes intensity; Temporal metaphors such as "We’re running out of time," which
uses spatial ideas to convey time; and Emotional metaphors like "I’m feeling down,"
where physical posture reflects emotional states.
Lakoff and Johnson contributed significantly to this field by showing that metaphors are
not merely linguistic tools but are fundamentally woven into our thinking and social
interactions. They illustrated how metaphors shape our thoughts and actions.
2. Speculation Patterns

10. Connection between speech and thought: Cognitive linguistics examines how language
reflects the deeper structures of our thinking. For example, when we use metaphors in
speech, they not only reveal the structure of the language itself, but also reflect the
underlying conceptual framework of the speaker.
Research: Studies on the link between language and thought, such as Lakoff's
exploration of conceptual metaphors demonstrate how speech patterns reveal cognitive
processes.
Cognitive models: Language acts as a reflection of cognitive models, mental
frameworks that shape how we interpret and navigate the world around us.
3. Cognitive Grammar
Definition and development by Ronald Langacker: Langacker's cognitive grammar
highlights that grammar is not just a set of abstract rules, but a reflection of human
cognitive processes. It integrates syntax, semantics and pragmatics into a unified
system.
Association of syntax with connotation: Cognitive grammar holds that syntactic
structures do more than simply order words; They also convey meaning and reflect
conceptual organization.

11. 4. Paradigms and Groupings
Eleanor Rosch's concept: Rosch's prototype theory has had a great impact on cognitive
linguistics. It proposes that categories are not defined by a fixed set of characteristics,
but by prototypes: representative examples that better capture what a category is about.
Examples in everyday language: In everyday language, people often categorize things
based on prototypes. For example, when we think of a "bird," we are more likely to first
imagine a robin, rather than a penguin.
Conclusion
Cognitive linguistics offers a richer, more nuanced understanding of language
that goes beyond the traditional view of language as a simple system of symbols. By
examining how language connects to our thoughts, experiences, and the world around
us, it reveals that language is not only a tool of communication, but also a means of
organizing and reflecting our mental processes. This perspective emphasizes that
language is deeply intertwined with our cognition and that the way we use words is
influenced by our personal experiences, culture, and the conceptual frameworks we
have developed.
Ultimately, the goal of this field is not just to study language, but to explore how it
can help us understand our minds, cultures, and interactions with the world. Cognitive

12. linguistics opens up new possibilities for thinking about learning, communication, and
the ways in which language shapes our social lives.
Bibliography
Primary Texts:
Lakoff, G., & Johnson, M. (1980). Metaphors We Live By. University of Chicago
Press.
Langacker, R. W. (1987). Cognitive Grammar: A Basic Introduction. Oxford University
Press.
Talmy, L. (2000). Toward Cognitive Semantics. MIT Press.
Secondary Sources:
Croft, W., & Cruse, D. A. (2004). Cognitive Linguistics. Cambridge University Press.

13. Evans, V., & Green, M. (2006). Cognitive Linguistics: An Introduction. Routledge.
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