SOCIOL 1A06 Chapter Notes -Thematic Relation, Intension, Denotation
21 Apr 2014
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Labels that capture semantic similarities across different kinds of events. Label semantic properties of participant nps in an event. Affected by the event, changes state or position. The beginning of a path of motion (sending a package, kicking a ball from one corner to another) The ending point of the path of motion. Where this takes place (could also be goal or source) Does not have power or choice in the event ex. Laura kicked robert (robert could be experiencer or theme) Has its own power to cause an event. Is not aware of whats going on, it is inanimate. Is used by and agent to bring about an event ex. Thematic roles often map to grammatical roles (agents are often also subjects) The entity which is acted upon by the subject. X is true whenever y is true and y is true whenever x is true. X: talia baked those cookies, y: those cookies were baked by talia.
