LINGUIST 209
Philosophy of Language
A philosophical analysis of problems arising in the study of language and symbolism. Topics include: theories of language, the nature of signs and symbols, theories of meaning, types of discourse (scientific, mathematical, poetic), definition, ambiguity, metaphor.
Topics
- theories of language
- the nature of signs and symbols
- theories of meaning
- types of discourse (scientific
- mathematical
- poetic)
- definition
- ambiguity
- metaphor
Topics explicitly listed in official catalogue description
Sources
- Course catalogue ↗2026-2027