This course provides an in-depth exploration of lexicology and semantics of English. It examines the challenges in doing semantics, the roles of syntax in sentence interpretation, and the application of logic in sentence interpretation, proposition, and entailment. The course also discusses the relationships between signs and their users, and the relationship between concepts and general thought, and thought and reality. It introduces students to formal semantics.
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ENG331: Introduction to Semantics
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Create flashcards for key semantic terms (hyponymy, entailment, presupposition)
Practice drawing tree diagrams for structurally ambiguous sentences
Review thematic roles and verb classifications from Units 3-5
Study truth tables for logical connectives from Units 7-9 weekly
Create concept maps linking Units 3-5 database concepts