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HU Credits:
2
Degree/Cycle:
1st degree (Bachelor)
Responsible Department:
Philosophy
Semester:
1st Semester
Teaching Languages:
Hebrew
Campus:
Mt. Scopus
Course/Module Coordinator:
Dr. Eliran Haziza
Coordinator Office Hours:
Teaching Staff:
Dr. Eliran Haziza
Course/Module description:
What is the relation between language and reality? On the view we will discuss, language isn't just a description of reality, but also a way of acting in it. We will discuss theories of speech acts, implied meaning, and the relation between pragmatics and semantics.
Course/Module aims:
Learning outcomes - On successful completion of this module, students should be able to:
- Understand theories of speech acts
- Formulate research questions in philosophy of language
- Critically read texts on speech acts
- Distinguish between semantic and pragmatic issues
Attendance requirements(%):
Teaching arrangement and method of instruction:
Course/Module Content:
1. Background
2. J.L Austin: How to do things with words
3. Grice on meaning
4. Searle, Strawson on speech acts
5. Implicature
6. Indirect speech acts
7. Metaphor
Required Reading:
J.L Austin - How to do things with words
Additional Reading Material:
Grading Scheme :
Essay / Project / Final Assignment / Home Exam / Referat 60 %
Active Participation / Team Assignment 10 %
Submission assignments during the semester: Exercises / Essays / Audits / Reports / Forum / Simulation / others 30 %
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