Semiotics and linguistics

Course: Cultural Studies 2020

Structural unit: Faculty of Philosophy

Title
Semiotics and linguistics
Code
ВБ 9.1
Module type
Вибіркова дисципліна для ОП
Educational cycle
First
Year of study when the component is delivered
2023/2024
Semester/trimester when the component is delivered
7 Semester
Number of ECTS credits allocated
3
Learning outcomes
2. To analyze, comment and summarize scientific and analytical texts of culturological format. 4. To know and understand theoretical approaches to definition of culture, its manifestations and forms of existence. 8. To interpret cultural sources (material, printed, visual, artistic) using special literature and certain methods, tо reasonably present conclusions regarding their content.
Form of study
Prerequisites and co-requisites
Before starting this course, students should know the main stages and characteristics of the historical and cultural process; basic general scientific theories and research methods; laws of logic and basic requirements for correct thinking; main works of classical Ukrainian and foreign literature; general ideas about the specifics of humanities and philosophy; Be able to collect and interpret information about certain phenomena, phenomena or processes; determine patterns and features of research subjects; perform analytical work; collect and interpret scientific information, processing the main literature on philosophy and humanities, set general goals and main tasks of cultural studies; Possess elementary skills of scientific research and information management; critical thinking and forecasting regarding historical, socio-political, economic, cultural and artistic events and phenomena; the use of foreign language professional cultural information sources
Course content
Topic 1. Introduction. The importance of linguistics and semiotics for the knowledge of culture Theme 2. Formation of the subject of linguistics and semiotics Topic 3. Emergence of structuralism Topic 4. Affirmation of poststructuralism Topic 5. Structuralism and poststructuralism in humanities
Recommended or required reading and other learning resources/tools
Planned learning activities and teaching methods
Lectures, seminars, self-study
Assessment methods and criteria
1. Oral answer, additions and participation in discussions at lectures: 8 / 24 points 2. self-study (text summary): 24 / 36 points 3. self-study (philosophical essay): 16 / 20 points Final control work in written form - 12 / 20 points Final assessment in the form of credit
Language of instruction
Ukrainian

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