Lecture One: Introduction To The Course of Semantics

Lecture One
Introduction to the Course of

Semantics
SEMANTICS
COURSE CODE: ENG 943
COURSE TITLE: SEMANTICS
Course Teacher
Dr Wael As-Sawi
Al-Imam Mohammed bin Saud Islamic University
The Content
 1.0 Introduction
 2.0 Course Goal
 3.0 Course Objectives
 4.0 Working Through This Course
 5.0 Course Materials
 6.0 Course Syllabus
 7.0 Textbooks and References
 8.0 Marked Assignments
 9.0 Summary
1.0 INTRODUCTION
 ENG 943: Semantics is a two-credit unit course.
 Itis presented in five modules with emphasis on the meaning
and mechanisms of the English semantics.
 We note that communication is impossible without meaning
shared between the speaker/writer and the audience.
 Apart from dealing on theoretical perspectives of semantics,
we shall explore in some detail the application of semantics
to everyday interactions and literary communication.
 We shall also examine the connection between semantics and
logic.
2.0 COURSE GOAL
 Theaim of this course is to present you with the essentials of
English semantics and complex analysis of issues of
communication.
 The course will also be a logical link to the contemporary
thought on web-based and computer related communication
systems.
3.0 COURSE OBJECTIVES
 Besides the specific objectives of each unit, the general objectives of
this course are presented below.
 It is expected that at the end of this course, you should be able to:
 trace the development of linguistic semantics
 highlight the scope and concepts of linguistic semantics
 explore the nature and meaning of English semantics
 identify different types of meaning
 explain the different theories of meaning
 highlight the major thrust in the various approaches to the study of
semantics
 discuss the sense relations in the study of words
 identify practical manifestations of semantic principles in literary and
non-literary communication.
4.0 WORKING THROUGH THIS COURSE
 To succeed in this course, you will be expected to study the
units thoroughly, refer to the recommended texts and
complete all the assignments.
 You will also need to attempt the self-assessment exercises.
 This course will take about 13 weeks to complete.
 You will discover that the units have been presented in
simple and logical forms to enable you benefit maximally
from them.
5.0 COURSE MATERIALS
 You have been provided in this course with the following
items:
 Lectures Slides
 Textbooks and References
 Assignment Portfolio
6.0 COURSE SYLLABUS
N Title of Work Week Assessment
O

Module 1 Definition and Scope of Semantics
1 Unit 1 Definition and Brief History of Semantics

1
2 Unit 2 The Scope of Semantics 2 TMA 1
3 Unit 3 Approaches to the Study of Semantics

3
Module 2 The Study of Meaning
4 Unit 4: The Nature of Meaning 4
5 Unit 5: Theories of Meaning 5

6.0 COURSE SYLLABUS
Module 3 Word and Sentence Meaning
6 Unit 6: Semantics and the Study of the Word: Sense Relations Semantics and the Nature 6
of the Lexicon

Unit 7: Aspects of Sentential Meaning

7 7
8 Unit 8: Pragmatics: Conversational Implicative and Speech Acts Theories 8
Module 4 Logic and Fallacies
9 Unit 9: Basic Aspects of Linguistics Fallacies

9 TMA 3
10 Unit10: Aspects of Material Fallacies Relevant to Semantics

10
11 Unit 11: Elements of Logic in Semantics

11
6.0 COURSE SYLLABUS
Module 5 Semantics and the Practice of Literary Communication

12 Unit 12: The Application of Semantics to Literary Communication 12
13 Unit 13: The Application of Semantics to Everyday Communication 13

7.0 TEXTBOOKS AND REFERENCES
 There is a list of references at the end of every Lecture.
 You are encouraged to search for these sources and consult
them for further information.
 It will also be very profitable to consult other standard
textbooks on each of the topics discussed.
8.0 MARKED ASSIGNMENT
 There are two types of assessment for this course.
 These are the marked assignments and the end of semester
exams.
 At the end of each unit, there is the Marked Assignment,
which you will be expected to attempt, applying the
information, knowledge, and techniques you have acquired in
the unit.
 You have to collect these assignments in a portfolio.
9.0 SUMMARY
 The central function of language is communication.
 Without the sharing of meaning, there is no communication.
 Since semantics concentrates on the study of meaning, the
course is critical to success in English and indeed, any other
language.
 The course is also relevant to law, mass communication and
all other branches of liberal studies.
 It is advisable to pay attention to this course.

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Introduction to the Course of

COURSE TITLE: SEMANTICS

Module 1 Definition and Scope of Semantics

1 Unit 1 Definition and Brief History of Semantics

2 Unit 2 The Scope of Semantics 2 TMA 1

3 Unit 3 Approaches to the Study of Semantics

Module 2 The Study of Meaning

4 Unit 4: The Nature of Meaning 4

5 Unit 5: Theories of Meaning 5

Unit 7: Aspects of Sentential Meaning

8 Unit 8: Pragmatics: Conversational Implicative and Speech Acts Theories 8

Module 4 Logic and Fallacies

9 Unit 9: Basic Aspects of Linguistics Fallacies

10 Unit10: Aspects of Material Fallacies Relevant to Semantics

11 Unit 11: Elements of Logic in Semantics

12 Unit 12: The Application of Semantics to Literary Communication 12

13 Unit 13: The Application of Semantics to Everyday Communication 13

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