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Semantic Theory (PLIN0009)

Key information

Faculty
Faculty of Brain Sciences
Teaching department
Division of Psychology and Language Sciences
Credit value
15
Restrictions
Prerequisite: module PLIN0001 or equivalent
Timetable

Alternative credit options

There are no alternative credit options available for this module.

Description

Module Content

This module is an intermediate module on the study of meaning in natural language. It introduces logical concepts and their application in semantics and pragmatics, especially focusing on compositionality and quantification.

Teaching Delivery

This module is taught by 1 x 1.5 hour lecture and 1 x 1 hr tutorial per week.

Indicative Topics

Indicative lecture topics are based on module content in 2023/24, subject to possible changes.

1. Compositionality 1

2. Compositionality 2

3. Generalised Quantifier Theory 1

4. Generalised Quantifier Theory 2

5. Quantifier scope

6. Indefinites

7. Negative polarity 1

8. Negative polarity 2

9. Scalar implicature 1

10. Scalar implicature 2

Module Aims and/or Objectives

You will learn听logical concepts and their application in semantics and pragmatics, especially focusing on compositionality and quantification. You will be introduced to Predicate Logic and Generalised Quantifier Theory, in particular.

Module deliveries for 2024/25 academic year

Intended teaching term: Term 2 听听听 Postgraduate (FHEQ Level 7)

Teaching and assessment

Mode of study
In person
Methods of assessment
100% Coursework
Mark scheme
Numeric Marks

Other information

Number of students on module in previous year
0
Module leader
Dr Yasutada Sudo
Who to contact for more information
pals.lingteachingoffice@ucl.ac.uk

Intended teaching term: Term 2 听听听 Undergraduate (FHEQ Level 5)

Teaching and assessment

Mode of study
In person
Methods of assessment
100% Coursework
Mark scheme
Numeric Marks

Other information

Number of students on module in previous year
50
Module leader
Dr Yasutada Sudo
Who to contact for more information
pals.lingteachingoffice@ucl.ac.uk

Last updated

This module description was last updated on 19th August 2024.

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Important information

The catalogue has been updated with key information about the modules that will run during the 2024/25 academic session. Current and prospective students can browse through the catalogue to consider possible module choices for the coming year.

Please note,听information in the catalogue is听subject to change as teaching and assessment arrangements for 2024/25 may need to be adjusted in line with the University's Feedback and Assessment principles and operating model.

Centrally managed exam durations will be provided on students' individual exam timetables. Arrangements for locally managed timed assessments and in-class activity will be confirmed by the teaching department for the module.

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