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Philosophy- Semiotics- Ferdinand de Saussure, Umberto Eco, Roland Barthes

Why Study This Course?

How do words, images and symbols create meaning? Why do advertisements, films, fashion and social media communicate far more than they appear to say? This course introduces the fascinating world of semiotics—the study of signs and meaning—through the work of Ferdinand de Saussure, Roland Barthes and Umberto Eco. Learners will explore how language and culture shape our understanding of the world and discover powerful tools for analysing literature, art, media and everyday life from a fresh philosophical perspective.

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