Universität Wien

120092 AR What's this thing called science? (2010W)

5.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 12 - Anglistik
Continuous assessment of course work

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Note: The time of your registration within the registration period has no effect on the allocation of places (no first come, first served).

Details

max. 18 participants
Language: English

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

  • Thursday 14.10. 14:00 - 16:00 Helene-Richter-Saal UniCampus Hof 8 3G-EG-21
  • Thursday 21.10. 14:00 - 16:00 Helene-Richter-Saal UniCampus Hof 8 3G-EG-21
  • Thursday 28.10. 14:00 - 16:00 Helene-Richter-Saal UniCampus Hof 8 3G-EG-21
  • Thursday 04.11. 14:00 - 16:00 Helene-Richter-Saal UniCampus Hof 8 3G-EG-21
  • Thursday 11.11. 14:00 - 16:00 Helene-Richter-Saal UniCampus Hof 8 3G-EG-21
  • Thursday 18.11. 14:00 - 16:00 Helene-Richter-Saal UniCampus Hof 8 3G-EG-21
  • Thursday 25.11. 14:00 - 16:00 Helene-Richter-Saal UniCampus Hof 8 3G-EG-21
  • Thursday 02.12. 14:00 - 16:00 Helene-Richter-Saal UniCampus Hof 8 3G-EG-21
  • Thursday 09.12. 14:00 - 16:00 Helene-Richter-Saal UniCampus Hof 8 3G-EG-21
  • Thursday 16.12. 14:00 - 16:00 Helene-Richter-Saal UniCampus Hof 8 3G-EG-21
  • Thursday 13.01. 14:00 - 16:00 Helene-Richter-Saal UniCampus Hof 8 3G-EG-21
  • Thursday 20.01. 14:00 - 16:00 Helene-Richter-Saal UniCampus Hof 8 3G-EG-21
  • Thursday 27.01. 14:00 - 16:00 Helene-Richter-Saal UniCampus Hof 8 3G-EG-21

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

In this course we will discuss particular topics and key concepts within the philosophy of science, which are especially important to linguistics. Among these topics are: different definitions and models of language and the linguistic sign, and the question of meaning in linguistics, philosophy and cultural theory. We will also explore distinctions and questions such as sense and reference; text, discourse, context, pretext and inter-text; speech act and performativity; what are (linguistic) facts and how do they relate to theories? Are there empirical facts independent of theories about them? What does it mean to say of something that it is constructed by language or discourse?

Assessment and permitted materials

Regular attendance, participation in class discussions, minutes, oral presentation with handout; written version of the presentation.

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

The aim of the course is to learn about the basic concepts, problems and models in the philosophy of science.

Examination topics

Lecturing, discussion of texts and presentations.

Reading list

Will be provided on Fronter.

Association in the course directory

Studium: ME 812;
Code/Modul: ME3;
Lehrinhalt: 12-0119

Last modified: We 09.09.2020 00:22