ENG2157 - Semantics and Pragmatics
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Course content
The first part of this course is an introduction to the study of semantics on both word and sentence level. The second part gives insights into theories of language use, particularly the part of pragmatics dealing with how you communicate more than you literally say or write.
Learning outcomes
After completing this course you will have:
- developed an understanding of the relationship between language and meaning on word, sentence and utterance level;
- learned semantic theories about the understanding of different aspects of meaning in words, how they can be described, and how grammar and syntax contribute to meaning;
- learned pragmatic theories about how language users achieve their goals in verbal interaction with others.
Admission
Students at UiO must apply for courses in StudentWeb.
International applicants, if you are not already enrolled as a student at UiO, please see our information about admission requirements and procedures for international applicants.
The examination in this course is not available for external candidates. Only students admitted to the course may sit for the examination.
Prerequisites
Formal prerequisites
The course assumes ENG1100 - English Grammar, an introduction, ENG1111 - The English Language. Awareness and Writing Skills (An introduction) or similar knowledge. Admission to the course is required.
Recommended prior knowledge
The course assumes a good proficiency in written and oral English
Overlap
This course overlaps with ENG4157 - Semantics and Pragmatics.
Teaching
Seminar, two hours per week for 14 weeks, 28 hours in all.
Students are required to submit two short essays at appointed times. The essays must be approved by the course teacher for the student to be allowed to take the exam.
Attendance is an obligatory class requirement (80%).
Exam information
exam consists of a 4-hour written exam.
All assignments handed in for evaluation must be accompanied by an obligatory statement concerning cheating: http://www.uio.no/studier/emner/hf/ilos/Oblig-statement-cheating.rtf.
Previous exams:
http://www.uio.no/studier/emner/hf/ilos/ENG2157/Eksamensoppgaver/Eksamensoppgaver.xml
Language of examination
English
Assessment and grading
Results will be available at the StudentWeb within three weeks after the exam.
Course grades are awarded on a descending scale using alphabetic grades from A to E for passes and F for fail. Read more about the grading system .
Explanations and appeals
Students can request an explanation of their grades, and can also appeal against their grades or make a complaint about formal examination errors. Read more about explanations and appeals
Possibility of make-up exams and re-takes
You can usually resit an exam, but the conditions depend on whether you had a valid reason for absence from the regular exam. Read more about resitting an exam .
Withdrawing from exams and limits on re-takes
A student can sit for this exam up to 3 times. If a student wishes to withdraw from the exam, s/he must do this in StudentWeb at least two weeks prior to the first day of the exam. Failure to do so will be counted as one of the three opportunities to sit for the exam.
Exam options for students with special needs
Students may apply for access to alternative exam resources or exam forms on the basis of chronic illness and/or special needs that create a marked disadvantage to other students in the exam situation. Mothers who are breastfeeding may apply for extra time to complete the exam.
Contact us
Department of Literature, Area Studies and European Languages
Visiting address:
Niels Treschows hus, Level 7
Visiting hours:
Monday - Friday 12.30-15.00
Postal address:
P.O. Box 1003 - Blindern
0315 Oslo
Fax: 22856887
E-mail: henvendelser@ilos.uio.no
Web: http://www.hf.uio.no/ilos