Semiotics
Semiotics
Semiotics (pronounced: /sɪˈmɒtɪks/) is the study of signs and symbols and their use or interpretation. It is a significant field of study in the realms of communication studies, linguistics, psychology, and philosophy.
Etymology
The term "semiotics" comes from the Greek word "semeiotikos," which means "observant of signs." It was first used in the English language in the late 19th century in the context of the emerging field of study.
Definition
Semiotics is a broad field that encompasses the study of all kinds of signs and symbols, including words, images, sounds, gestures, and objects. It is concerned with how these signs carry meaning, how they are interpreted, and how they function in communication.
Related Terms
- Sign: In semiotics, a sign is anything that communicates a meaning that is not the sign itself to the sign's interpreter.
- Symbol: A symbol is a type of sign that signifies abstract or conventional meanings abstracted from the physical form of the sign itself.
- Icon: In semiotics, an icon is a sign that resembles its referent.
- Index: An index is a type of sign that is caused by or physically connected to its referent.
- Semiosis: Semiosis is the process by which a sign communicates its meaning.
- Denotation and Connotation: Denotation refers to the literal meaning of a sign, while connotation refers to the cultural and personal associations that are evoked by the sign.
- Structuralism: Structuralism is a theoretical paradigm that emphasizes the structural relationships between signs.
- Post-structuralism: Post-structuralism is a theoretical paradigm that critiques and extends structuralism, particularly by applying its theories to the human subject and by questioning the possibility of fixed or stable meaning.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Semiotics
- Wikipedia's article - Semiotics
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