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Conceptual Semantics: A micro-modular approach
Urpo Nikanne
[Constructional Approaches to Language 23] 2018
► pp. 105–132

Chapter 5
Semantic fields and the modal tier

The micro-modules semantic fields and the modal tier are introduced in this chapter. These modules are linked to the understanding of situations. Semantic fields deal with the concrete or abstract “space” in which the situation is taking place.The modal tier consists of epistemic and deontic modal operators that can have a scope over the situation or its parts.
Article outline
  • 5.1Semantic field tier
    • 5.1.1Semantic fields linked to the f-chain functions of zone 1 and non-monadic functions of zone 2
    • 5.1.2Semantic fields linked to monadic functions of zone 2
    • 5.1.3Semantic fields linked to functions of zone 3
    • 5.1.4The domain of the semantic fields for the f-chain
  • 5.2Modal tier
  • 5.3Summary