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Duration
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Prior study
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Start dates
- 31 Jul 2023
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Subject details
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- • Understanding how language makes meaning.
- • Analysing the meaning of words.
- • Analysing the meaning of sentences.
- • Analysing conversational interaction.
- • Semantics.
- • Pragmatics.
- • Philosophy of language.
Others
Past La Trobe University students who have previously completed LIN3SEM (Semantics and Pragmatics: The Relationship Between Meaning and Use) are ineligible to enrol in this subject.
Additional requirements
No additional requirements
This subject focuses on how people understand communication through language. In particular, it explores how words, sentences, utterances and texts are used make meaning or do something in a certain context. A range of theoretical approaches and analytical tools used in the study of semantics and pragmatics will be introduced and applied.
- Assignment 1 (1000 words or equivalent) (25%)
- Assignment 2 (1000 words or equivalent) (25%)
- Weekly exercises (400 words or equivalent) (10%)
- Take home exam (1600 words or equivalent) (40%)
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