Not offered in 1996. 16.7 3rd and 4th years. Lesley Stirling. 175-212/312 Semantics. 3 seminar hours including 1 practical hour. By the end of the subject, students should:

• be familiar with a number of the major problems of analysis and description in current semantic theory;
• demonstrate an understanding of the competing approaches which have been taken to these problems in linguistics and related disciplines such as philosophy;
• have developed skills in formal semantic analysis.

Introduction to formal semantics, and consideration of a range of current topics in semantic theory. Regular practical exercises and two written-up class presentations, totalling no more than 5,000 words.