Universität Wien

160107 VO Introduction into Semantics and Pragmatics (2026S)

3.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 16 - Musikwissenschaft und Sprachwissenschaft
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Fr 12.06. 11:30-13:00 BIG-Hörsaal Hauptgebäude, Tiefparterre Stiege 1 Hof 1

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Details

Language: German

Examination dates

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

  • Friday 06.03. 11:30 - 13:00 BIG-Hörsaal Hauptgebäude, Tiefparterre Stiege 1 Hof 1
  • Friday 13.03. 11:30 - 13:00 BIG-Hörsaal Hauptgebäude, Tiefparterre Stiege 1 Hof 1
  • Friday 20.03. 11:30 - 13:00 BIG-Hörsaal Hauptgebäude, Tiefparterre Stiege 1 Hof 1
  • Friday 27.03. 11:30 - 13:00 BIG-Hörsaal Hauptgebäude, Tiefparterre Stiege 1 Hof 1
  • Friday 17.04. 11:30 - 13:00 BIG-Hörsaal Hauptgebäude, Tiefparterre Stiege 1 Hof 1
  • Friday 24.04. 11:30 - 13:00 BIG-Hörsaal Hauptgebäude, Tiefparterre Stiege 1 Hof 1
  • Friday 08.05. 11:30 - 13:00 BIG-Hörsaal Hauptgebäude, Tiefparterre Stiege 1 Hof 1
  • Friday 15.05. 11:30 - 13:00 BIG-Hörsaal Hauptgebäude, Tiefparterre Stiege 1 Hof 1
  • Friday 22.05. 11:30 - 13:00 BIG-Hörsaal Hauptgebäude, Tiefparterre Stiege 1 Hof 1
  • Friday 29.05. 11:30 - 13:00 BIG-Hörsaal Hauptgebäude, Tiefparterre Stiege 1 Hof 1
  • Friday 05.06. 11:30 - 13:00 BIG-Hörsaal Hauptgebäude, Tiefparterre Stiege 1 Hof 1
  • Friday 19.06. 11:30 - 13:00 BIG-Hörsaal Hauptgebäude, Tiefparterre Stiege 1 Hof 1

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

This class offers an overview of the questions, phenomena and methods within the fields of semantics (the literal, situation-independent meaning of linguistic expressions) and pragmatics (the `enriched' meaning that arises through the use of an expression in an utterance context). While becoming acquainted with the basic concepts, we will also consult insights from current research and discuss open questions/problems - such as: where should we draw the line between semantic phenomena, and such that can be characterized as pragamatic? What does a specific classification predict and what kind of data can help evaluating our predictions?

Assessment and permitted materials

Written exam

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

Command of the material covered in class (handouts & if necessary, literature; to be specified on the moodle platform)

Grading:
100,00 % - 85,00 % 1
84,99 % - 74,00 % 2
73,99 % - 60,00 % 3
59,99 % - 46,00 % 4
45,99 % - 0,00 % 5

Examination topics

Material covered in class (handouts + if necessary, literature; to be specified on the moodle platform)

Reading list

To be specified on the moodle platform.

Association in the course directory

BA-M5
EC A 167

Last modified: Fr 30.01.2026 11:06