LING2003 Semantics: Meaning and Grammar

Dr. Olivia Lam

Advanced Course. Sem 2, 6 credits

Course 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.

Course Details

Syllabus
To be announced

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

Tutorials
To be announced

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.

Event Timeslots (1)

FRI
9:30 am - 11:20 am
CPD-LG.34