LINGUIST List 22.408 Sun Jan 23 2011 Qs: Semantics: Verbs as Motion Events Editor for this issue: Danielle St. Jean <daniellelinguistlist.org> We'd like to remind readers that the responses to queries are usually best posted to the individual asking the question. That individual is then strongly encouraged to post a summary to the list. This policy was instituted to help control the huge volume of mail on LINGUIST; so we would appreciate your cooperating with it whenever it seems appropriate. In addition to posting a summary, we'd like to remind people that it is usually a good idea to personally thank those individuals who have taken the trouble to respond to the query. To post to LINGUIST, use our convenient web form at http://linguistlist.org/LL/posttolinguist.cfm. Directory         1.     Neda Azkia , Semantics: Verbs as Motion Events Message 1: Semantics: Verbs as Motion Events Date: 19-Jan-2011 From: Neda Azkia <n_azkiayahoo.com> Subject: Semantics: Verbs as Motion Events E-mail this message to a friend I am Ph.D. student of linguistics and my thesis is focused on "Motion in Persian". I am compiling my data now, but the problem is the exact criteria of choosing the motion events. And the other question is on the conflation of concepts. For example the verb 'blow' is for 'wind,' so we can say that the figure concept 'wind' has been conflated in this verb. However, I have seen that in some theses they consider this verb to be a conflation of motion and cause. 1. What are the criteria of choosing a verb as a motion event? I've read Talmy's definition but I couldn't find the borderline in between. For example some say that 'rain' is not a motion event but Talmy considers it as a motion verb. 2. Paula Ferez considered the verb 'blow' with conflation of motion and cause. But the question is the conflation of figure (wind) in this surface element? Don't you think that the figure is conflated in this expression? If anyone can point me towards sources with describing the criteria of choosing motion events and/or information on the conflation of concepts, I would be most grateful. Many thanks, Neda Linguistic Field(s): Semantics Read more issues|LINGUIST home page|Top of issue Page Updated: 23-Jan-2011       About LINGUIST    |   Contact Us       While the LINGUIST List makes every effort to ensure the linguistic relevance of sites listed on its pages, it cannot vouch for their contents.