Geographical names are not just place marks on the map, they are the keys to understanding history and culture. It is impossible to imagine our life without geographical names, they are an integral part of our language, thinking and interaction with the world. Each title contains valuable information that reveals the secrets of the past in the peculiarities of the present. Decoding this information is useful not only for scientists, but also for anyone interested in history, culture, geography and language. Geographical names often retained traces of past eras, reflecting the events, cultures and languages that shape the region. The analysis of toponyms allows us to trace the migration of peoples, the change of power, the development of languages and cultural influences. Toponyms also help to understand human interaction with the environment in his perception of nature.
CONTENTS INTRODUCTION 3 CHAPTER 1. THE STUDY OF TOPONYMS AS A LINGUISTIC PHENOMENON 6 1.1 Definition of the Concept of Onomastics 6 1.2 Classification of toponyms 8 1.3 Specificity of English Toponyms 10 1.4 The diverse linguistic origins of British place names 13 1.5 Toponymy in a linguistic and linguocultural context 16 1.6 Methods of formation of toponyms in English 17 1.7 Summary of the Results 19 CHAPTER 2. TOPONYMS OF THE WEST MIDLANDS 22 2.1 The origin of the geographical names of the West Midlands 22 2.2 Etymological analysis of the cities of the region 25 2.3 Etymology of other place names 31 2.4 Summary of the Results 41 CHAPTER 3. APPLICATION OF THE RESEARCH RESULTS IN PRACTICE 43 3.1 The impact of the results on interdisciplinary research in the field of stylistics and geography 43 3.2 Implementation of the research results into the practice of teaching English 48 3.3 Team Project 50 3.4 Results and Recommendations 51 CONCLUSION 56 REFERENCES 59
CONTENTS INTRODUCTION 3 CHAPTER 1. THE STUDY OF TOPONYMS AS A LINGUISTIC PHENOMENON 6 1.1 Definition of the Concept of Onomastics 6 1.2 Classification of toponyms 8 1.3 Specificity of English Toponyms 10 1.4 The diverse linguistic origins of British place names 13 1.5 Toponymy in a linguistic and linguocultural context 16 1.6 Methods of formation of toponyms in English 17 1.7 Summary of the Results 19 CHAPTER 2. TOPONYMS OF THE WEST MIDLANDS 22 2.1 The origin of the geographical names of the West Midlands 22 2.2 Etymological analysis of the cities of the region 25 2.3 Etymology of other place names 31 2.4 Summary of the Results 41 CHAPTER 3. APPLICATION OF THE RESEARCH RESULTS IN PRACTICE 43 3.1 The impact of the results on interdisciplinary research in the field of stylistics and geography 43 3.2 Implementation of the research results into the practice of teaching English 48 3.3 Team Project 50 3.4 Results and Recommendations 51 CONCLUSION 56 REFERENCES 59