Cognitive and Historical Semantics
| Title | Γνωσιακή και Ιστορική Σημασιολογία / Cognitive and Historical Semantics |
| Code | ΘΙΣ803 |
| Faculty | Philosophy |
| School | Philology |
| Cycle / Level | 2nd / Postgraduate |
| Teaching Period | Winter/Spring |
| Common | Yes |
| Status | Active |
| Course ID | 600024810 |
Programme of Study: P.M.S. THEŌRĪTIKĪS, ISTORIKĪS KAI SYGKRITIKĪS GLŌSSOLOGIAS
Registered students: 0
| Orientation | Attendance Type | Semester | Year | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SYGCΗRONES PROSEGGISEIS TĪS GLŌSSAS | Mandatory Elective Courses | Winter/Spring | - | 15 |
| ISTORIKĪ GLŌSSOLOGIA KAI GLŌSSIKĪ EPAFĪ | Mandatory Elective Courses | Winter/Spring | - | 10 |
| Academic Year | 2025 – 2026 |
| Class Period | Spring |
| Faculty Instructors |
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| Weekly Hours | 3 |
| Total Hours | 39 |
| Class ID | 600257045
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Course Type 2021
Specific Foundation
Mode of Delivery
- Face to face
Digital Course Content
- e-Study Guide https://qa.auth.gr/en/class/1/600257045
Erasmus
The course is also offered to exchange programme students.
Language of Instruction
- Greek (Instruction, Examination)
Learning Outcomes
Students will learn the theoretical issues regarding semantics in linguistic description and analysis; more specifically they will be introduced to the current dominant model in semantics, i.e. cognitive semantics, which will also allow them to understand in depth matters of linguistic change.
General Competences
- Apply knowledge in practice
- Retrieve, analyse and synthesise data and information, with the use of necessary technologies
- Adapt to new situations
- Make decisions
- Work autonomously
- Work in teams
- Work in an international context
- Work in an interdisciplinary team
- Generate new research ideas
- Design and manage projects
- Appreciate diversity and multiculturality
- Respect natural environment
- Demonstrate social, professional and ethical commitment and sensitivity to gender issues
- Advance free, creative and causative thinking
Course Content (Syllabus)
Cognitive semantics and their principles, figuration, semantic change
Keywords
cognitive semantics, figuration, semantic change
Educational Material Types
- Notes
- Slide presentations
- Book
Use of Information and Communication Technologies
Use of ICT
- Use of ICT in Course Teaching
Description
Students will rely on and will produce electronic material during the class, and when they they will be writing their essay
Course Organization
| Activities | Workload | ECTS | Individual | Teamwork | Erasmus |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lectures | 55 | ||||
| Reading Assigment | 85 | ||||
| Project | 35 | ||||
| Written assigments | 40 | ||||
| Exams | 35 | ||||
| Total | 250 |
Student Assessment
Description
written essay
Student Assessment methods
- Written Exam with Extended Answer Questions (Formative, Summative)
- Written Assignment (Formative, Summative)
Bibliography
Additional bibliography for study
Littlemore, J. (2015). Metonymy: Hidden shortcuts in language, thought and communication. Cambridge University Press.
Littlemore, J. (2019). Metaphors in the Mind. Cambridge University Press
Littlemore, J., Taylor, J., R., (2015) The Bloomsbury Companion to Cognitive Linguistics.
Langacker, R. W. (1987). Foundations of cognitive grammar: Volume II: Descriptive application.
Langacker, R. W. (2013). Essentials of cognitive grammar. Oxford University Press.
Last Update
15-07-2025
