The analysis of the image schemata in the literature book of grade eight with a cognitive semantic approach

Abstract

The present study tries to analyze image schemata in the literature book of grade eight (2014) based on the Jonson's image schemata in a cognitive semantic framework. This study, first, provides general definitions and some theories regarding cognitive linguistics, semantics, cognitive development and image schemata. Then, based on the Piaget's cognitive development theory and its stages and image schemata the performance of 74 kinds of image schemata suggested by Johnson (1987) Iranian researchers and the author has been studied. The application of schema and its compliance to cognitive development theory revealed that the authors of the textbooks did their best in the development and the growth of the students' creativity and way of thinking. Also, the amount of the application of these schemata varied from one to 127 samples.  Meanwhile, some of these schemata overlapped with each other. Suggesting more than 25 kinds of schema by the author shows the unlimited formation of various image schemata in the mind.