Semantics: How we make meaning

Module code: LIN4216

Credits: 15.0
Semester: SEM2

Contact: Luisa Marti

Humans speak, sign, or write to convey meaning, and we usually understand the speech we hear, the signs we see, or the texts we read. But what is meaning? And how do words, whether spoken, signed or written, combine to give rise to the meaning of bigger units, such as phrases and sentences? This module introduces students to the study of semantic competence, the cognitive ability that underpins human communication.

Connected course(s): UDF DATA
Assessment: 100.0% Coursework
Level: 4