This manual provides comprehensive information for the Dictionary of Semiotics, authored by Bronwen Martin and Felizitas Ringham. Published by Continuum in December 1999, this 192-page volume serves as an essential guide to the terms and models employed in the semiotic approach. It is designed to demystify semiotics for students of all levels, offering clear definitions, historical context, and practical illustrations.
The scope of this manual encompasses a detailed explanation of semiotic theory, drawing from the work of the Paris School founded by A.J. Greimas. It includes a specialized lexicon of semiotic metalanguage, lucidly expressed definitions, and easily understood examples. A semiotic analysis of "Sleeping Beauty" is also provided, demonstrating the practical application of semiotic models in analyzing textual meaning and integrating them into broader contexts.
A much-needed guide to the terms and models used in the semiotic approach. Over the past few decades, semiotics has increasingly gained in popularity and yet, to many, the very term remains an enigma. But, until now, there has never been a dictionary that simply expresses the terms and models. The Dictionary of Semiotics' entries are based on the theory evolved by the Paris School of semiotics founded by A.J. Greimas. This invaluable guide combines a wordbook with detailed explanation of theory and a host of practical illustrations-all accessible to students of all levels. A specialized lexicon of semiotics' metalanguage follows an initial definition of the concept, coupled with a brief historical overview of the elaboration of European semiotic theory. The definitions are expressed in lucid terms and further clarified by easily understood examples. Finally, a semiotic analysis of "Sleeping Beauty" provides a practical example of the method, both illustrating how semiotic models can be helpful in probing effects of meaning on the textual surface and showing how to integrate them into wider contexts.
Author: Martin, Bronwen
Author: Ringham, Felizitas
Publisher: Continuum
Illustration: n
Language: ENG
Title: Dictionary of Semiotics
Pages: 00192 (Encrypted PDF)
On Sale: 1999-12-01
SKU-13/ISBN: 9780304706358
Category: Language Arts & Disciplines : Linguistics - General
A much-needed guide to the terms and models used in the semiotic approach. Over the past few decades, semiotics has increasingly gained in popularity and yet, to many, the very term remains an enigma. But, until now, there has never been a dictionary that simply expresses the terms and models. The Dictionary of Semiotics' entries are based on the theory evolved by the Paris School of semiotics founded by A.J. Greimas. This invaluable guide combines a wordbook with detailed explanation of theory and a host of practical illustrations-all accessible to students of all levels. A specialized lexicon of semiotics' metalanguage follows an initial definition of the concept, coupled with a brief historical overview of the elaboration of European semiotic theory. The definitions are expressed in lucid terms and further clarified by easily understood examples. Finally, a semiotic analysis of "Sleeping Beauty" provides a practical example of the method, both illustrating how semiotic models can be helpful in probing effects of meaning on the textual surface and showing how to integrate them into wider contexts.
Author: Martin, Bronwen
Author: Ringham, Felizitas
Publisher: Continuum
Illustration: n
Language: ENG
Title: Dictionary of Semiotics
Pages: 00192 (Encrypted PDF)
On Sale: 1999-12-01
SKU-13/ISBN: 9780304706358
Category: Language Arts & Disciplines : Linguistics - General
