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Semantics and Pragmatics I (PLIN0045)

Key information

Faculty
Faculty of Brain Sciences
Teaching department
Division of Psychology and Language Sciences
Credit value
15
Restrictions
N/A
Timetable

Alternative credit options

There are no alternative credit options available for this module.

Description

Module Content

This course offers an introduction to the topics and methods of formal semantics and pragmatics.

Teaching Delivery

This module is taught by 1 x 2 hr lecture and 1 x 2 hr workshop per week.

Indicative Topics

Indicative lecture topics are based on module content in 2023/24, subject to possible changes.

A selection from the following topics will be covered:

Word meaning and the nature of concepts

Vagueness and context dependency

Linguistics variation in lexical semantics

Compositionality

Application of set theory and logical tools in semantics

Semantics/pragmatics distinction

Kinds of context-sensitivity and pragmatic processes

Types of conversational implicature

Pragmatic inference and theory of mind

Module Aims and/or Objectives

The intended learning outcomes are:

Understanding of the concepts and issues outlined in the aims of the module given above

Ability to form and and evaluate hypotheses in semantics and pragmatics

Module deliveries for 2024/25 academic year

Intended teaching term: Term 1 听听听 Postgraduate (FHEQ Level 7)

Teaching and assessment

Mode of study
In person
Methods of assessment
100% Coursework
Mark scheme
Numeric Marks

Other information

Number of students on module in previous year
54
Module leader
Dr Nathan Klinedinst
Who to contact for more information
pals.lingteachingoffice@ucl.ac.uk

Last updated

This module description was last updated on 8th April 2024.

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Important information

The catalogue has been updated with key information about the modules that will run during the 2024/25 academic session. Current and prospective students can browse through the catalogue to consider possible module choices for the coming year.

Please note,听information in the catalogue is听subject to change as teaching and assessment arrangements for 2024/25 may need to be adjusted in line with the University's Feedback and Assessment principles and operating model.

Centrally managed exam durations will be provided on students' individual exam timetables. Arrangements for locally managed exams and in-class activity will be confirmed by the teaching department for the module.

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