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 161-011 Manners of Meaning

Note

Formerly available as 161-217/317. Students who have completed 161-217/317 are not eligible to enrol in this subject. To alternate with 161-033.

Credit Points

12.5

HECS Band

1

Coordinator

Dr Catherine Legg

Prerequisites

One single-semester philosophy, anthropology or linguistics subject. Students who lack this prerequisite, but believe themselves adequately prepared to attempt this subject, should consult the head of department.

Semester

1 (view timetable)

Contact

Two 1-hour lectures per week for the first 11 weeks, and a 1-hour tutorial per week beginning the third week of semester

Subject Description

This subject is a survey of the philosophy of language in the 20th century and its antecedents, aiming at a description of the main trends, their ambitions, and the difficulties associated with them. Students of the subject should attain a broad knowledge of these trends, and be in a position to study them in further detail either within philosophy, or in related fields such as anthropology or linguistics.

Assessment

Written work totalling 4000 words and participation in tutorials.



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