Objective
Semantics and Pragmatics introduces basic areas of Semantics and Pragmatics with emphasis on different types of meaning and meaning relations. The course covers the topics sense and reference as well as main sense relations: hyponymy, synonymy, antonym, and polysemy. It briefly introduces the basic concepts in the study of figurative meaning. It also provides a preliminary coverage of Speech acts theory, Implicature and Grice Maxims.
Outcomes
- Knowledge and Comprehension
- Discuss theories, concepts, facts, and methodologies related to Semantics and Pragmatics.
- Skills
- Analyze sample written texts utilizing semantics and pragmatics theories.
- Present concepts in semantics and pragmatics effectively in speech and/or in writing.
- Values
- Demonstrate self-discipline, ethical standards and academic integrity in performing assigned tasks.
Content
- What is Semantics?
- Word Meaning
- Meaning Relations
- Figurative Meaning
- Discourse Meaning and Pragmatics
Textbook
- Valenzuela, J. (2017). Meaning in English: An Introduction. Cambridge
- Palmer, F. (2015) Semantics. Cambridge, Cambridge University Press. (e-book)
- Levinson, Stephen C. (2018) Pragmatics. Cambridge, Cambridge University Press. (e-book)\
- Leech, Geoffrey N. (2014) Principles of Pragmatics.Longman. (e-book)
Course ID: ENGL 309
| Credit hours | Theory | Practical | Laboratory | Lecture | Studio | Contact hours | Pre-requisite | 2 | 3 | 3 | ENGL 210 |
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