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Course Description
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Course Name
Philosophy of Language
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Host University
University of Roehampton
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Location
London, England
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Area of Study
Linguistics, Philosophy
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Language Level
Taught In English
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Course Level Recommendations
Upper
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UK Credits
20 -
Recommended U.S. Semester Credits5
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Recommended U.S. Quarter Units7
Hours & Credits
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Overview
Assessment: essay (3000 words) [70%], write-up of seminar paper (1500 words) [30%]
Many, if not all, of the topics discussed in semantics and pragmatics have their roots in the philosophy of language. This module is designed to give students an understanding of the debates in philosophy of language that have most impact on linguistic studies of meaning. Among the topics covered will be the theory of reference and the relationship between force and mood.
As the philosophy of language is a sub-division of metaphysics, this module also provides philosophy students with an opportunity to study metaphysical issues raised by reflection on the nature of language.
Reading: Lycan, WG (2000) Philosophy of Language: A Contemporary Introduction (2nd edn.) Routledge.
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