Current Topics in Philosophy of Language
PHIL 148R
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Course Information
Description
A discussion of some contemporary topics in philosophy of language. The course’s content will change from year to year. Topics may be drawn from the following list: issues related to communication in social media, politically charged speech, the role of context in communication, and current issues in the semantics and pragmatics of generics. Please consult the course website prior to course registration for a detailed list of topics for this year.
Class Notes
Students who’ve taken the course before can take it again for credit since the content changes from year to year. The centerpiece of students’ work will be a research paper on a topic of the student’s choosing related to the course content. While not required, it will be helpful if students have some prior experience in philosophy of language, e.g., by taking PHIL 147 in the fall. Please consult the course website for details about permission to enroll will work.
Available for Harvard Cross Registration
NOTE: This course requires additional sections; you will be prompted to choose secondary components during the Add to Cart process
