Semantics a Coursebook Introduction

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Meaning and Grammar

Browse: Name: Semantics Code: LING2003 Instructor: Dr. S. Matthews Semester: 2 Credit: 6 Assessment: 100% Coursework Time: Description:

This course focuses on structural and cognitive aspects of meaning which are relevant to the description and theory of grammar. Examples will be drawn from Cantonese, Mandarin and English together with some other European and Asian languages.

Textbook:

Riemer, Nick. 2010. Introducing Semantics. Cambridge University Press.

Additional References:

Hurford, J., Heasley, B. and M. Smith. 1983/2007 Semantics: a Coursebook. Cambridge University Press. .

Cruse, Alan. 2004. Meaning in Language: An Introduction to Semantics and Pragmatics. Oxford: Oxford University Press.

Course Outline: Assessment:

Tutorial assignments: 3: 30%
Midterm quiz: 25%
Final quiz: 25%
Attendance and participation: 20%

Course website: The Department of Linguistics, Rm 930, Run Run Shaw Tower, Centennial Campus, The University of Hong Kong, Pokfulam Road, Hong Kong · 86

Source: www.linguistics.hku.hk

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