General Semiotics

lcomu1121  2018-2019  Louvain-la-Neuve

General Semiotics
4 credits
22.5 h
Q2
Teacher(s)
Verhaegen Philippe;
Language
French
Prerequisites

The prerequisite(s) for this Teaching Unit (Unité d’enseignement – UE) for the programmes/courses that offer this Teaching Unit are specified at the end of this sheet.
Content
The course begins its reflection from a semiotic "restricted", that which followed the language of F. de Saussure-semiology structurale-interest to then, with the current pragmatic, the contexts of interaction and finally lead to a semiotic "expanded", that of CS Peirce interpretation which places the center of the operation of various types of signs.
 
In doing so, the course covers, discusses and compares the basic concepts of each course and tries to reflect the specific point of view taken by each of them: the meaning of the sign, the relationship caused by him or the interpretation against them and at the same time is.
 
The course seeks to better illustrate each concept and to do so frequently resorted to regular communication devices: interactive situations, newspapers, web sites, TV shows, pubs, posters, etc.. The syllabus allow the student to return to their notions from scientific contexts.
 
Teaching methods
Lecture given in large audience. Depending on the themes, some interactive processes are exploited.
Evaluation methods
The evaluation focuses on understanding and assimilation of concepts and theoretical frameworks discussed both during and in the portfolio of texts and on the ability of students to apply them to the analysis of devices sémiotic basic questions.
The exam is written (or, in June only, oral under certain conditions for students who wish). The precise terms and conditions are described in the detailed description of the course listed on the Moodle website. They are the subject of a presentation at the first class, before Easter and at the last class.
Other information
This course is part of the minor in information and communication. It provides the theoretical basis for the course LCOMU1316 Semiotic Approaches in Communication which focuses on the methodology and analysis tools used in this field.
Bibliography
  • Ph. Verhaegen, Signe et communication, De Boeck, Bruxelles, 2010
  • Documents et slides mis à disposition sur le site du cours
Teaching materials
  • Ph. Verhaegen, Signe et communication, De Boeck, Bruxelles, 2010
  • Documents et slides mis à disposition sur le site du cours
Faculty or entity
ESPO


Programmes / formations proposant cette unité d'enseignement (UE)

Title of the programme
Sigle
Credits
Prerequisites
Aims
Bachelor in Information and Communication

Minor in Linguistics

Minor in Information and Communication

Minor in French Studies