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On the Peculiarities of the Semantics of Iconic Signs // Tomsk State Pedagogical University Bulletin. 2005. Issue 4 (48). P. 43-49

The article deals with the problem of understanding a lingual sign as a symbol and the semantic analysis of words representing symbols of iconic type, i.e. objects of particular admiration that are readily recognized by most people, the English iconic word ‘tea’ taken as an example.

On the Semantic of the Icons Baked Beans, Pudding, Roast Beef, Fish and Chips. // Tomsk State Pedagogical University Bulletin. 2006. Issue 4 (55). P. 82-90

The article deals with the problem of understanding a lingual sign as a symbol and the special kind of symbols – icons. Such icons as baked beans, pudding, roast beef, fish and chips are taken as examples.

On the Semantics of Concepts Tea and Coffee // Tomsk State Pedagogical University Bulletin. 2006. Issue 9 (60). P. 40-45

The article is devoted to the analysis of two concepts - coffee and tea. The concept tea is chosen by the British as an icon of British culture. The concept coffee is not included into the classification of cultural symbols. We analyze the probable reasons why the concept coffee cannot be considered an icon, a cultural symbol.