ENG4157 – Semantics and Pragmatics

Schedule, syllabus and examination date

Course content

The first part of this course is an introduction to the study of semantics on both word and sentence level. The second part gives insights into theories of language use, particularly the part of pragmatics dealing with how you communicate more than you literally say or write.

Learning outcome

After completing this course you will have:

  • developed an understanding of the relationship between language and meaning on word, sentence and utterance level
  • learned semantic theories about the understanding of different aspects of meaning in words, how they can be described, and how grammar and syntax contribute to meaning
  • learned pragmatic theories about how language users achieve their goals in verbal interaction with others

Admission to the course

This course is for students admitted to the master programmes?European Languages (master's two years),?Lektorprogrammet (master - 5 ?r), masterspesialisering i engelsk spr?k?and?Profesjonsrettet master med integrert praktisk-pedagogisk utdanning (masterspesialisering i engelsk).

Students enrolled in other master`s degree programmes can, on application, be admitted to the course if this is approved by their own study programme.

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The course assumes a good proficiency in written and oral English. The course assumes?ENG1100 - English Grammar or similar knowledge.

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