MINISTRY OF EDUCATION AND TRAINING HUNG YEN UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY AND EDUCATION PHAM THI XOAN GRADUATION PAPER FIELD: ENGLISH LINGUISTICS FIELD: ENGLISH LINGUISTICS A STUDY ON THE VERB "GET" IN THE NOVEL "TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD" BY HARPER LEE AND ITS EQUIVALENTS IN VIETNAMESE IN TERMS OF SEMANTICS AND SYNTAX Supervisor: MA Le Thi Thanh Nga Student: Pham Thi Xoan COURSE: 2020 - 2024 Student number: 11320122 Hung Yen – 2024 MINISTRY OF EDUCATION AND TRAINING HUNG YEN UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY AND EDUCATION GRADUATION PAPER FIELD: ENGLISH LINGUISTICS A STUDY ON THE VERB "GET" IN THE NOVEL "TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD" BY HARPER LEE AND ITS EQUIVALENTS IN VIETNAMESE IN TERMS OF SEMANTICS AND SYNTAX Student: Pham Thi Xoan Student number: 11320122 Supervisor: MA Le Thi Thanh Nga Hung Yen – 2024 i DECLARATION I verify that I am the originator of the research paper entitled "A study on the verb "GET" in the novel "To Kill a Mockingbird" by Harper Lee and its equivalents in Vietnamese in terms of Semantics and Syntax." This thesis represents my independent research and has not been presented for a degree at any other educational establishment or university. Should it be discovered that this statement is false, I acknowledge that the university's regulations and policies may result in disciplinary measures and penalties being imposed. Hung Yen, March 2024 Pham Thi Xoan Approved by SUPERVISOR MA LE THI THANH NGA DATE:…………………………………. ii ACKNOWLEDGEMENT First of all, I would like to express my most profound appreciation to MA Le Thi Thanh Nga, my supervisor, for her invaluable guidance throughout the completion of this thesis.
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iii ABSTRACT This research aims to examine the semantic and syntactic characteristics of the English verb "GET" and its Vietnamese equivalent in the novel "To Kill a Mockingbird" by Harper Lee. The study aims to achieve three main goals: (1) identify the syntactic and semantic features of the verb "GET" and its Vietnamese equivalent in the novel, (2) compare the similarities and differences between the English verb "GET" and its Vietnamese counterpart, and (3) give some recommendations for teaching, learning, and translating the verb "GET" into the target language. This study adopts a descriptive research design and utilizes contrastive and componential analysis as the methodology. The analysis findings indicate that the verb "GET" shares an ordinary general meaning in both English and Vietnamese.
However, the Vietnamese equivalent of "GET" appears to possess a broader range of meanings than its English counterpart. The implications of this study extend to language teaching, learning, and translation, as they guide effectively utilizing the verb "GET" in various contexts. Additionally, this research promotes awareness among language users regarding the distinctions between different verbs "GET" to enhance successful communication in real-life English interactions. iv TABLE OF CONTENTS DECLARATION .iii LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS.
vi LIST OF TABLE. Rationale of the study .2 Aims of the study. Scope of the study. Methods of the study.
Design of the study .2 Overview of syntax and semantic .1 Theoretical of syntax .2 Theoretical of semantic .3 Overview of English verbs .1 Definition of the English verbs .2 Classification of English verbs .4 Overview of Vietnamese verbs.1 Definition of Vietnamese verbs .2 Classification of Vietnamese Verbs.5 Overview of the verb “get” .1 Syntactic features of the verb "get" .2 Semantic features of the verb "get" .1 Methods of the research .2 Overview of the work "To Kill A Mockingbird" .3 Findings and Discussion .1 The syntactic and semantic features of the English verb "get" in Harper Lee's novel "To Kill a Mockingbird" and its Vietnamese translation equivalents.2 The similarities and differences between the English verb "get" in the novel" To Kill a Mockingbird" by Harper Lee and their Vietnamese translation versions .3 Some the suggestions for teaching, learning, and translating the verb "get" in English .1 Summary of the study .2 Limitations of the study .3 Suggestions for further research. 60 vi LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS A Adverbial C Complement O Object S Subject V Verb Ø Zero vii LIST OF TABLE 1. Classification of Vietnamese verbs …………………………. Summary of syntactic feature of the verb " get" and their Vietnamese equivalent …………………………………………………22 3.
Summary of syntactic feature verb " get" and their Vietnamese equivalent ………………………………………………………………23 4. Summary of syntactic feature verb " get" and their Vietnamese equivalent ………………………………………………………………. Summary of syntactic feature verb "get" and their Vietnamese equivalent ………………………………………………………………. Summary of the meaning of the verb "get" ……………………28 7.
Summary of phrasal verb of "get"……………………………. Summary of idioms of verb “get”……………………………. Rationale of the study In the present era, English is widely recognized as the language associated with progress and technological advancements worldwide. However, mastering the English language poses challenges not only for native speakers but also for foreign learners.
This difficulty arises due to the influence of their mother tongue on the learning process, including grammar, vocabulary, spelling, pronunciation, and more. A significant factor contributing to this challenge is the existence of words with multiple meanings, some of which can be vastly different. English verbs are categorized and grouped based on different methods and criteria. This classification assists us in not just gathering but also effectively utilizing them.
Nevertheless, the fact that a single verb can possess multiple meanings leads to confusion among Vietnamese learners and English users. The verb "GET" is widely used in English and has multiple meanings and usages. It is a versatile and frequently employed verb, making it an intriguing subject for linguistic investigation. By studying its usage in "To Kill a Mockingbird," the author can gain insights into its semantic and syntactic properties.
The author assumes that the semantic features of these verbs reveal more complicated and exciting issues to linguists. Learning to interpret and express the idea with the verb get, and the confusion in the choice of words and their meaning is a difficult task for Vietnamese learners of English. Awareness of the meanings of these verbs will help learners better understand their usage, find English-Vietnamese and Vietnamese-English translational equivalents, and avoid producing word-for- word translation in language transfer. Several studies have explored various types of verbs.
However, the verb "get" has not yet been the subject of research. For these reasons, the author decided to conduct the research titled "A Study on the Verb "GET" in the Novel "To Kill 2 a Mockingbird" by Harper Lee and its Equivalents in Vietnamese in terms of Semantics and Syntax" with the expectation that the findings of this study will help Vietnamese users and translators to achieve the exact usage and use it.2 Aims of the study The aims of the study are: - To explore the syntactic and semantic features of the English verb "get" in Harper Lee's novel "To Kill a Mockingbird" and its Vietnamese translation equivalents. - To find out the similarities and differences between the syntactic and semantic features of the English verb "get" in Harper Lee's novel "To Kill a Mockingbird" and its Vietnamese translation equivalents. - To give suggestions in teaching, learning, and translating the verb ''get'' in English 1.
What are the syntactic and semantic features of the English verb "get" concerning the Vietnamese equivalent in the novel" To Kill a Mockingbird" by Harper Lee? 2. What are the similarities and differences between the English verb "get" in the novel" To Kill a Mockingbird" by Harper Lee and their Vietnamese translation versions? 3. What are the suggestions for teaching, learning, and translating the verb "get" in English? 1. Scope of the study This study examines the syntactic and semantic characteristics of the English verb "GET" in part 2 (from chapter 12 to chapter 26) of the novel "To Kill a Mockingbird" by Harper Lee.
Because of time constraints, the author will only focus on studying the verb "get" in part 2 of the work "To Kill A Mockingbird". 3 In part 2, there are more than 60 of the verbs "get” studied in this thesis. The corresponding Vietnamese equivalents will be further explored by analyzing English and Vietnamese examples in various contexts. The comprehensive analysis and understanding of the verb "GET" will significantly contribute to English language learning and teaching in Vietnam in terms of its syntactic and semantic features.
Methods of the study This study focuses on searching extensive literature which involves reviewing relevant sources such as the novel "To Kill a Mockingbird" by Harper Lee. The objective was to gain a thorough understanding of the usage of the verb "get" within the context of the novel. After collecting the necessary literature, the analysis phase commenced. The analysis primarily focused on two aspects: semantics and syntax.
Finally, find out the similarities and differences in the semantics and syntax of the verb "get" and give recommendations in teaching and learning, translating the verb "get". Design of the study Chapter I: Introduction: Indicates the rationale of the study, aims of the study, research questions of the study, scope of the study, methods of the study, and design of the study. Chapter II: Literature Review: This chapter conducts a comprehensive review of relevant literature. It includes studies on the verb "get," semantics, syntax, and translation theory.
This review provides a theoretical framework for the analysis and establishes the gaps in current knowledge the study aims to address. Chapter III: The study: A detailed examination of the semantic nuances of the English verb "GET" in the context of "To Kill a Mockingbird." Analyze the syntactic structure in which "GET" appears in English sentences in the novel. 4 Compare the syntactic and semantic structures of " get " verbs with their Vietnamese equivalents. Chapter IV: Conclusion: Summary of the research, the study's limitations, and suggestions for future studies 5 CHAPTER II.1 Previous studies Until now, several studies have been conducted on various types of verbs in English and Vietnamese.
Throughout the history of linguistics, different perspectives on the syntactic and semantic aspects of verbs have been presented. For instance, Dixon, R. (1991) described different periods. The verb "get" has been examined in English grammar from a semantic standpoint, as demonstrated.
Furthermore, Kenneth Beare (2006) emphasized that the verb "get" is used in various senses in English, which can sometimes lead to confusion. On the other hand, Palmer, F. (1981) presents that verbs are categorized into seven primary semantic domains, although it is common for many verbs to have multiple meanings. In Vietnam, Nguyễn Kim Thản (1977) discussed the creation and categorization of Vietnamese verbs.
Additionally, several studies have examined the semantic and lexical characteristics of verbs. For instance, numerous studies have concentrated on specific groups of verbs. Dang Thi Thuy Van (2010). Form and meaning of the lexical verb "get" and Vietnamese equivalent, M.
Nguyen Thi Khanh (2018). Syntactic and semantic features of the English verb " TAKE" in the novel " The Old Man and the Sea" and " For Whom the Bell Tolls" by Ernest Hemingway concerning its Vietnamese equivalents, M. Nguyen Thi Le Thuy (2013). "GET" phrasal verbs in terms of syntactic and semantic features concerning Vietnamese equivalents, M.
Le Bich Diep (2018). Syntactic and semantic features of the English verb "GET" concerning their Vietnamese equivalents in the novel "Vanity Fair" by W. While the studies mentioned extensively discuss the syntactic and semantic characteristics of the verb "get" generally, the correlation between English and 6 Vietnamese remains unexplored, particularly in Harper Lee's novel "To Kill a Mockingbird.