Overview
Lecturer
Teodora Iordăchescu
Seminar tutor
Teodora Iordăchescu
Type of course
Compulsory
Language of instruction
English
Erasmus language
English
Domain
Language and literature
Field of study
Romanian Language and Literature - English Language and Literature
Form of education
Full-time
Form of instruction
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Teaching methods
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Entry requirements
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Aims
- Definition, description and explanation of key concepts, theories, methods specific to the study of English;
- Using concepts specific to the field in order to explain the fundamental linguistic phenomena specific to the field;
- Application of principles, basic rules for understanding a written / oral or to express in writing/ orally in an appropriate manner, respectively, taking into account all elements involved (linguistic, socio-linguistic, pragmatic, semantic, and stylistic).
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Course contents
1. Introduction. Meaning and semantics;
2. Sentences, utterances, and propositions;
3. Reference and sense;
4. Logical semantics;
5. Word meaning;
6. Interpersonal and non-literal meaning;
7. Tense and aspect;
Learning outcomes
• Developing some understanding of the role of logic and discourse representation as a tool in describing and analysing natural language semantics;
• having been introduced to, and reflected upon, a number of key topics in semantics;
• having developed critical reading skills and ability to initiate own research.
Assessment
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Recommended reading
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