Semantics in Linguistics

Semantics in Linguistics

1. Linguistic description

   • Phonology
   • Syntax
   • Semantics

2. Semiotics

   • Icons
   • Index
   • Symbol

3. Challenges

   • Circularity
   • Exact meaning
   • Utterances meaning in context
   • Metalanguage
     • Neutral
     • Not baised towards eng/fr
     • Scientific criteria
   • Solution
     • Assume expressions meaning

4. Model of grammar

   • cognitive grammar theory [im]

5. Word meaning

   • Productivity

6. Sentence meaning

   • Compositional

7. Assumptions

   • Reference and sense
     • Language
     • world described
     • position in language system
     • Semantic scope

8. Sentences

9. Utterances

10. Propositons

11. Literal meaning

12. Non-literal meaning

13. Pragmatics