This course will be an examination of the linguistic sign in its many manifestations, based mainly on the theoretical researches of C.S. Peirce.
授業概要
The definition of the symbol and its use in daily life. Examples from various domains of flora and fauna. Use of the symbol in heraldry.
テキスト
selected handouts
参考文献・課題図書
Cirlot, J.: A Dictionary of Symbols. Langer, S.: Philosophy in a New Key.
受講生への要望
評価方法
A short test after every three classes and a final examination.
授業計画
１．Introduction to the field of semiotics. ２．Semantics and pragmatics. ３．The views of C. Peirce on the linguistic sighn. ４．Symbols, indices and icons. ５．Saussure and the arbitriness of the sighn. ６．Various symbols that are culturally specific. ７．The human body in symbolism. ８．Animals as symbols. ９．Flowers and trees as symbols. 10．National symbols: flags and coats-of-arms. 11．Sound symbolism: phonesthemes. 12．The symbol in heraldry. 13．Divisions of the shield. 14．Natural colour of heraldry. 15．Honourable ordinaries and sub-ordinaries.
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