认知语境与英语词汇学习的相关性

Cognitive Context and Its Relevance to English Vocabulary Learning

作为认知语言学中的一个概念,认知语境是内化于大脑中的一系列语境因素,它被认为是一种心理结构体。认知语境呈动态而非静态状,这点与传统语境不同。认知语境反映了交际双方的心理状态,也决定了交际能否成功。词汇是英语的基本要素之一,是语言学习的核心部分,同时又是大学英语中的一个学习障碍。了解认知语境与词汇之间的相关性,将有助于学生改进词汇学习策略。

As an important concept in cognitive linguistics, cognitive context is one of a series of contexts reflected in cerebrum and is regarded as a kind of psychological construct. Cognitive context, different from traditional context, is not static but dynamic. The success of communication depends on cognitive context, which will reflect mental states of the addresser and addressee in communication. Vocabulary is the basic component in English language. It has been well recognized that vocabulary is a central part of language learning and also seen as one of the barriers in college English. Vocabulary learning is connected with cognitive context, which will help students improve their vocabulary learning strategies.