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LING 332

Semantics

Linguistics College of Humanities

Course Description

Theory and analysis of natural language semantics from a variety of theoretical perspectives.

When Taught

Fall

Grade Rule

Grade Rule 8: A, B, C, D, E, I (Standard grade rule)

Min

3

Fixed

3

Fixed

3

Fixed

0

Title

Understand and Apply Theoretical Framework and Analytical Techniques

Learning Outcome

Understand and apply a theoretical framework and analytical techniques to account for meanings of morphemes, words, phrases, clauses and sentences as determined by intrinsic language form and structure.

Title

Complete a Semantic Analysis

Learning Outcome

Use a theoretical model to complete a semantic analysis at an intermediate level using appropriate methods and techniques.

Title

Present Results of Semantic Analyses

Learning Outcome

Present the results of semantic analyses, showing awareness of foundational issues in theories of semantics.