Module Catalogues

Semantics and Pragmatics

Module Title Semantics and Pragmatics
Module Level Level 1
Module Credits 5.00

Aims and Fit of Module

The main aims of the module are: 
 To provide students with an understanding of the principles of semantics and pragmatics;
 To equip students with knowledge of key issues in semantic theory and pragmatic analysis;
 To develop an understanding of the relationship between semantic content and pragmatic interpretation

Learning outcomes

Upon the completion of the module, students should be able to 
a. Engage critically with theoretical perspectives,
b. demonstrate an understanding of some aspects of philosophy of language,
c. Apply semantic and pragmatic concepts, including the difference between sentences and utterances, sense relations and speech acts;
d. Analyse linguistic content from semantic and pragmatic perspectives

Method of teaching and learning

The teaching sessions are divided into two components (Lectures and Tutorials/workshops).
Lectures
Tutorials/ workshops