Signs are things that stand for other things. The seminar takes it from there to discuss aspects of semiotic theories which are relevant to language students: language as a system of signs, the evolution and usage of signs, their complexity, etc. Connections are made to various sub-disciplines of linguistics, and to aesthetic processes.
Basic Reading:
Chandler, Daniel (2002) – Semiotics: The Basics. London: Routledge
Nöth, Winfried (2000) – Handbuch der Semiotik, Stuttgart: Metzler
Posner, Roland (Hg.) (1997-2003) – Semiotik. Ein Handbuch zu den zeichentheoretischen Grundlagen von Natur und Kultur, 3 Bände. Berlin et al.: de Gruyter.
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Admission settings
The course is part of admission "Anmeldung gesperrt (global)".
