This course is an introduction to the study of meaning: linguistic meaning and speaker meaning. Major approaches to the study of lexical and grammatical meaning will be reviewed and the role of semantics and pragmatics in grammar examined. Students will be given plenty of practice in performing semantic analysis using a variety of frameworks such as componential analysis, prototype theory and cognitive semantics. They will also explore and apply the frameworks to the evaluation of metaphors and linguistic categorisation such as noun class systems, kinship terms and colour terms across languages.
| AUs | 4.0 AUs |
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| Prerequisite | HG101, HG1001 |
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| Not Available To All Programme With | (Admyr 2011-onwards) |
| Not Available As BDE/UE To Programme | |
| Not Available As Core To Programme | |
| Not Available As PE To Programme | |
| Mutually Exclusive With | HG2002 |
| Not Offered As BDE | Yes |
| Not Offered As Unrestricted Elective | |
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Other Relevant Mods
HG201
Morphology And Syntax
HG210
Bilingualism And Multilingualism
HG214
Second Language Acquisition
HG221
Intercultural Communication
HG232
Globalisation And World Englishes
HG234
Structure Of Modern English
HG240
Language Evolution
HG252
Language, Technology And The Internet
HG310
Language And Communication Disorders