THEORY OF LANGUAGE

The aim of the course is to develop the ability to reflect on language at different levels, on the basis of different models, with special regard to the cognitive bases of communication

Main levels of linguistic analysis (signs, symbols, syntax, semantics, pragmatics), pragmatic communication and origins of human communication.

• M. Mazzone, Menti simboliche, Carocci, 2005, pp. 193.
• T. Scott-Phillips, Di’ quello che hai in mente, Carocci. 2017, pp. 199.

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All the books listed in the programs can be consulted in the Library.