— Philosophy of Language: Semantics & Pragmatics
Philosophical issues and positions concerning the meaning and use of language. Topics include the distinction between meaning and implication, the roles of context and convention in language use, speaker meaning versus linguistic meaning and speech act theory.
Topics
- the distinction between meaning and implication
- the roles of context and convention in language use
- speaker meaning versus linguistic meaning and speech act theory
Topics explicitly listed in official catalogue description
Prerequisites & course information
Course Description: Philosophical issues and positions concerning the meaning and use of language. Topics include the distinction between meaning and implication, the roles of context and convention in language use, speaker meaning versus linguistic meaning and speech act theory. Learning Activities: Lecture/Discussion 3 hour(s), Extensive Writing. Grade Mode: Letter. General Education: Arts & Humanities (AH); Writing Experience (WE). Learning Activities: Lecture/Discussion 3 hour(s), Extensive Writing. Grade Mode: Letter. General Education: Arts & Humanities (AH); Writing Experience (WE).
Sources
- Course catalogue ↗2026-2027