15MKMK021 - Theory of Semantics

Course specification
Course title Theory of Semantics
Acronym 15MKMK021
Study programme Hungarian language and literature
Module
Type of study first degree undergraduate academic studies
Lecturer (for classes)
Lecturer/Associate (for practice)
    Lecturer/Associate (for OTC)
      ESPB 3.0 Status
      Condition – Oblik uslovljenosti
      The goal To give students an insight into the key points on the notion of semantics and theories, research, and findings of semantic research in the last decades of the 20th century; introducing students to the ways of defining meanings of words, and the issues of meanings of sentences.
      The outcome Students get acquainted with the methods and results of semantic research. They are able to observe the differences between the insights and methods of traditional grammar and contemporary theories of semantics. Students also gain the ability of critical thinking and following the novelties in semantics, as well as the ability of applying new theoretical knowledge.
      Contents
      Contents of lectures The subject matter and issues of semantics. The question of meaning in semiotics. Interpretation of meanings. Intension and extension. The notion and description of meaning in formal, structural and cognitive semantics. The meaning of lexemes and utterances. The distinction of semantics and pragmatics. Theories of word semantics. Semantic categories. Contemporary semantics on parts of speech: semantic issues on nouns, adjectives and verbs.
      Contents of exercises Collecting and using relevant literature, discussing referential literature. Using scientific sources. Theoretical framework of research. Defining the structure of the work.
      Literature
      1. Gecső Tamás–Spannraft Marcellina (1998. szerk.): A szinonimitásról. Budapest: Tinta Könyvkiadó (Original title)
      2. Gecső Tamás (1999. szerk.): Poliszémia, homonimia. Budapest: Tinta Könyvkiadó (Original title)
      3. Gecső Tamás (2000. szerk.): Lexikális jelentés, aktuális jelentés. Budapest: Tinta Könyvkiadó (Original title)
      4. Horányi Özséb – Szépe György (1975. szerk.): A jel tudománya. Budapest: Gondolat (Original title)
      5. Kicsi Sándor András (2007): Szószemantika. Budapest:Tinta Könyvkiadó (Original title)
      Number of hours per week during the semester/trimester/year
      Lectures Exercises OTC Study and Research Other classes
      2 0
      Methods of teaching Presentation of theoretical issues in lecture form, discussion, computer-based learning.
      Knowledge score (maximum points 100)
      Pre obligations Points Final exam Points
      Activites during lectures 10 Test paper
      Practical lessons Oral examination 60
      Projects 10
      Colloquia 20
      Seminars
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