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Signs, meaning and experience : integrational approaches to linguistics and semiotics /
Integrationism offers a radically contextual approach to the sign and represents a direct challenge to academic linguistics. This book sets out for the general reader its key claims and insights and explores criticisms offered of its approach, as well as the paradoxes that arise from its attack on t...
| Clasificación: | Libro Electrónico |
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| Autores principales: | , |
| Formato: | Electrónico eBook |
| Idioma: | Inglés |
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Boston :
De Gruyter Mouton,
[2015]
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| Colección: | Semiotics, communication and cognition ;
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| Acceso en línea: | Texto completo |
Tabla de Contenidos:
- Preface; 1. Theoretical Foundations; Intellectual background: integrationism, linguistics and semiotics; The metalanguage of linguistics and expertise; 'Integration'; Parameters and principles; 'First-order' and 'second-order'; Surrogationalism; The language myth; Segregationalism and structuralism; The semiotics of writing; Is there such a thing as 'data'?; The status of the anecdote; Aims of integrationism; Integrationism beyond language; Integrationism: a summary; 2. Topics and Issues; 2.1 Language and expertise; Case studies; On 'folk' and 'scientific' linguistic beliefs.
- Lay and professional metalinguistic knowledgeQuestions for reflection; 2.2 What 'a language' is (not); Case studies; Language games; The 'foul language fiasco'; Questions for reflection; 2.3 A new epistemology; Case studies; Dialect perception; Autism and 'linguistic' knowledge; Questions for reflection; 2.4 The myth of names; Case Studies; The castles of Bellinzona; Names in intercultural communication; Questions for reflection; 2.5 Responsibility and the sign-maker; Case studies; The truth about truth-conditional semantics; Language, responsibility, and online forums.
- Questions for reflection2.6 Integrating reality; Case studies; The subjectivity of the 'real'; The Great Wall of China; Questions for reflection; 2.7 Cognitive mythology; Case studies; 'Logical thinking'; Autoglottic space; Questions for reflection; 2.8 Signs, communication and integration; Case studies; Integrating language and practical action; The railroad sign code and (un)successful integration; Questions for reflection; 2.9 The 'language gap'; Case studies; Monkeys and communication; The origin of language; Questions for reflection; 2.10 Language and freedom (of speech); Case studies.
- Freedom of expression and trademark lawLanguage and liberty; Questions for reflection; 3. Discussion Materials; Research questions & methodology; The origin of language; Alternative frameworks; Saussure: code and communication; 4. Conclusion; Further Readings; References; Index.