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M e t a p h o r   R e s o u r c e s   &   C o n t a c t s

Research on the metaphor is constant--or to borrow Ron Scollon's words, a non-exhaustive "nexus of practice" (in Sigrid and Norris, Discourse in Action 2008). Here at the Hong Kong Polytechnic University's English Department our efforts are no different--and the metaphor is just one of the many projects within our portfolio of linguistics. Here you will find information on the research team, and additional resources.

Metaphor Project Research Team

Dr. Li Lan, PhD Assistant Professor, English Department eglilan@inet.polyu.edu.hk

Dr Li Lan spear-heads the metaphor projects and is currently focusing on research papers related to how metaphors are used by Poly U students, and how that data can be applied to discourse on metaphor usage within business contexts.

Dean A. F. Gui: web designer, research assistant Joanne Zhong: research assistant

Additional Resources