Thesis Abstract

<p> This research project aims to explore the influence of language on the perception and conceptualization of temperature. It seeks to investigate how linguistic representations of temperature, including metaphors, idioms, and cultural expressions, shape individuals' cognitive and emotional understanding of temperature. By examining the interplay between language and the perception of temperature, the study aims to provide insights into the ways in which language influences our sensory experiences and conceptualizations of temperature. <br></p>

Thesis Overview

<p> </p><div>Temperature is a fundamental aspect of human experience, and the perception of temperature is influenced by a myriad of factors, including cultural, cognitive, and linguistic dimensions. This research project seeks to investigate the influence of language on the perception of temperature, aiming to shed light on the ways in which language shapes our cognitive, emotional, and cultural understanding of temperature.</div><div>The study will delve into the linguistic representations of temperature, addressing metaphorical expressions of temperature in language, cultural variations in temperature idioms and expressions, and the role of language in shaping emotional associations with temperature. By examining the linguistic representations of temperature, the research aims to provide insights into the ways in which language influences our emotional and cultural conceptualizations of temperature.</div><div>Furthermore, the research will explore the influence of language on the cognitive perception of temperature, addressing linguistic influences on perceived temperature ranges, cross-linguistic variations in temperature perception, and the impact of language on temperature-related cognitive processes. By investigating the interplay between language and cognitive perception of temperature, the study aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of how language influences our cognitive conceptualizations of temperature.</div><div>The study will also examine the role of language in weather discourse and temperature, addressing language and weather reporting, the impact of language on public perception of temperature, and the linguistic framing of temperature-related events and phenomena. By exploring the influence of language on weather discourse and public perception of temperature, the research aims to provide insights into the ways in which language shapes our societal understanding and communication of temperature-related phenomena.</div><div>Finally, the research will address the implications and applications of the influence of language on the perception of temperature, including language-centric approaches to temperature regulation, cross-cultural communication and temperature perception, and educational and communicative strategies for temperature-related discourse. By examining the implications and applications of the influence of language on the perception of temperature, the study aims to provide insights into the practical and theoretical implications of the interplay between language and temperature perception.</div> <br><p></p>