Introduction to semiotics, survey of major figures and trends. Saussure and structuralism, Jakobson and functionalism/poetics, Pierce and pragmaticism. Focus on what these trends tell us about language. Students' written work will represent students' specific interests.
Units
3
Also Offered As
ANTH 573, ENGL 573, FREN 573, LING 573, SLAT 573
Grade Basis
Regular Grades
Course Attributes
Grad Interdisciplinary Program