PHIL 3530
Philosophy of Language
An intensive introduction to philosophy of language. Topics may include meaning, reference and truth, speech acts, the nature of concepts, language learning, metaphor, compositionality, context-sensitivity.
Topics
- meaning
- reference and truth
- speech acts
- nature of concepts
- language learning
- metaphor
- compositionality
- context-sensitivity
Course catalogue
Prerequisites & course information
Prerequisite(s): third-year standing, and one of FYSM 1206, LALS 1000, LALS 1001, LING 1001 , PHIL 2001 , PHIL/LALS/LING/COMM/MCOM 2504 or LALS/ LING 3504 or LALS/ LING 3505 / PHIL 3506 ; or permission of the department. Lectures three hours a week.