FIL2206 – Thought, interpretation and communication

Course content

Is a conversation a certain type of interaction between the participants? If so, what kind? Are the interpretation of the meaning of utterances and the taking of a position on the validity of the interpreted meaning two separate processes, or two inseparable sides of the same thing? Is rationality something that is ‘built into’ conversation, or something that is determined by characteristics of the participants?

Learning outcome

The course aims mainly to give you a theoretical understanding of utterance interpretation, dialogue and communication, but is also open to ethical and political reflections.

Admission

Students who are admitted to study programmes at UiO must each semester register which courses and exams they wish to sign up for in Studentweb.

If you are not already enrolled as a student at UiO, please see our information about admission requirements and procedures.

Prerequisites

Formal prerequisite knowledge

No obligatory prerequisites beyond the minimum requirements for entrance to higher education in Norway.

Overlapping courses

  • 5 credits overlap with FIL1203
  • 5 credits overlap with FIL2203

Teaching

14 hours of seminar

Examination

An essay of approximately 10 pages

Language of examination

English

Grading scale

Grades are awarded on a scale from A to F, where A is the best grade and F is a fail. Read more about the grading system.

Resit an examination

Special examination arrangements

Application form, deadline and requirements for special examination arrangements.

Facts about this course

Credits
10
Level
Bachelor
Teaching
Every autumn
Examination
Every autumn
Teaching language
English