Managing Metaphor

Course Headline: An Introduction to the Deep Levels of English

Course Instructor: Leigh Faulkner

Course Title: Managing Metaphor

📘 Course Description:

Dive into the enigmatic and powerful world of metaphors with our comprehensive online course, "Managing Metaphor," led by the insightful Leigh Faulkner. This journey through the linguistic landscape will unveil the profound role that metaphor plays in shaping the English language.

What You'll Explore:

• Metaphor as Conceptual Mapping: 🧩 Understand the intricate process behind how metaphors are created and used, providing a foundational tool to interpret new metaphors with ease.

• Theoretical Insights from George Lakoff: 📚 Grasp the groundbreaking work of cognitive linguist George Lakoff and his contributions to the understanding of metaphor and its conceptual mappings in our thought processes.

• Top-Level Metaphors: 🏙️ Explore the overarching metaphors that form the basis for the specific metaphors we use daily, influencing our language's structure and function.

Why This Course?

• Discover the misconception that metaphor is a mere literary device and uncover the truth: English is fundamentally rooted in metaphorical thought and expression.

• Gain a deeper understanding of English, whether you're a language enthusiast or a fluent speaker, and experience a revelation as everyday expressions gain new meaning.

Course Outline:

1. Introduction to Metaphors: A primer on what metaphors are and why they're central to our understanding of English.

2. Metaphor Theory Explained: Learn about the "metaphor as conceptual mapping" theory, with insights from George Lakoff.

3. The Role of Top-Level Metaphors: Examine the high-level metaphors that underpin our daily specific-level metaphors.

4. Practical Application: 🛠️ Put your newfound knowledge into practice by analyzing and interpreting various metaphorical usages in English.

5. Metaphors in Different Contexts: From literature to everyday conversation, see how metaphors are used across different domains of language.

6. Advanced Metaphor Analysis: 🔍 Engage with more complex metaphors and learn strategies for unraveling their meanings and intentions.

Join us on this transformative linguistic adventure to master the art of metaphor in English! With "Managing Metaphor," you're not just learning a skill—you're reshaping your understanding of language and opening up a world of possibilities in expression, communication, and creativity. 🚀