ASP326 - Language and Reality
Unit details
| Year | 2018 unit information |
|---|---|
| Enrolment modes: | Trimester 2: Burwood (Melbourne), Waurn Ponds (Geelong), Online |
| Credit point(s): | 1 |
| EFTSL value: | 0.125 |
| Unit chair: | Cathy Legg |
| Prerequisite: | Must have passed at least one ASP-coded level 2 unit |
| Corequisite: | Nil |
| Incompatible with: | ASP226 |
| Contact hours: | Campus: 1 x 2 hour Seminar per week Cloud (online): Learning experiences are via CloudDeakin |
Content
What is meaning? How does language "hook onto" the world? What is the connection between language and truth? Can we ever really know what someone else's words mean? In addressing these questions this unit will explore some influential theories about language developed in twentieth century analytic philosophy, paying particular attention to theories of reference and meaning. Focusing on key figures such as Frege, Russell, Wittgenstein, Quine, Heidegger, Gadamer and Habermas this unit will critically examine philosophy's contribution to the understanding of language and communication.
Assessment
Class/Online Exercises, 15%, 600 words
Research and Writing Exercise, 25%, 1000 words
Essay, 60%, 2400 words
Unit Fee Information
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