2011-2012 University Catalog 
  
2011-2012 University Catalog

LING 785 - Semantics and Pragmatics

Credits: 3 (NR)
Developments in theoretical linguistics that explore how language form relates to meaning and context. Topics include reference, lexical semantics, logic, quantification, truth conditions and sentential meaning, presuppositions, and speech acts.

Prerequisite(s): LING 520, 690, or 786; or permission of instructor.

Hours of Lecture or Seminar per week: 3
Hours of Lab or Studio per week: 0