Current Perspectives in Semiotics: Signs, Signification, and Communication, Volu

Description: Current Perspectives in Semiotics by Monika Weronika Kopytowska, Artur Gałkowski The book presents current semiotic perspectives on the nature and function of signs, signification, communication. Offering an overview of various theoretical traditions and methodological frameworks, it explores the dynamic nature of the meaning-making process and provides insight into the complex interface between language, cognition, culture. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description This unique book, inspired by the work of Umberto Eco - one of the greatest semioticians of all times - provides a compelling overview of current developments in semiotic research, bringing together various academic voices and critical reflections on the nature and function of signs, signification, and communication. Contributors, including Eco himself, discuss the status quo of the discipline, its scope, theoretical orientations, and methodological approaches, shedding light on the cognitive and philosophical complexity of the meaning-making process and form–meaning interfaces. The book is an outcome of the SIVO Signum-Idea-Verbum-Opus project initiated by Umberto Ecos keynote address during his visit at the University of ód in 2015. More theoretical insights and further explorations into contemporary semiosphere can be found in Current Perspectives in Semiotics: Texts, Genres, and Representations, published simultaneously by Peter Lang. Author Biography Artur Gakowski is Associate Professor of Italian and French linguistics at the University of ód, Poland, where he is the Head of the Department of Italian Studies at the Institute of Romance Philology. His research interests cover various issues in onomastics, semiotics, foreign language teaching, and translation, on which he has published numerous articles, edited volumes, monographs, and book chapters.Monika Kopytowska is Assistant Professor in the Department of Pragmatics at the University of ód, Poland. Her research interests revolve around the interface of language and cognition, identity, and the pragma-rhetorical aspects of the mass-mediated representation of religion, ethnicity, and conflict. She has published internationally in linguistic journals and volumes. Table of Contents Overview of main theories and current developments in semiotics - Examination of the structure and functioning of signs in contemporary semiosphere - Interface of language, cognition, and culture - Various aspects of signification and communication Details ISBN3631744307 Pages 262 Year 2018 ISBN-10 3631744307 ISBN-13 9783631744307 Format Hardcover Publication Date 2018-12-21 Imprint Peter Lang AG Subtitle Signs, Signification, and Communication, Volume 1 Place of Publication Bern Country of Publication Switzerland Edited by Artur Gakowski DEWEY 302.2 Illustrations 29 Illustrations, unspecified Short Title Current Perspectives in Semiotics Language English Series Number 55 UK Release Date 2018-12-21 Author Artur Gakowski Publisher Peter Lang AG Edition Description New edition Series Lodz Studies in Language Audience Professional & Vocational We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:130681140;

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