This course introduces some basic notions related to meaning (i.e. what
meaning is) and its properties or features (i.e. compositionality). The primary
focus will be on word meaning and some aspects of sentential meaning.
Interpersonal meaning (pragmatics) will be introduced briefly so that students
can get an overview of the scope of meaning. Some questions students will be presented are:
What is the difference between speaker meaning and sentence meaning? What is
the difference between sense and reference? What are the components of word
meaning? What is the difference between sentences and utterances? What kinds of basic elements do we need to
make reference to in characterizing the meanings of words or other linguistic
units?
- Teacher: Nguyen Pham Duy ANH