Semiology (YMGA201)
Semiotics is the study of signs. A signs is defined as anything that can stand for or represent something. Semiotics is fundamental to the processes of communication and the production of meaning. This course provides semiotic theories and practices useful for critical thinking. Students will develop an understanding of semiotics and its application to the analysis of communication and meaning. The goals of the class are to gain a practical understanding of semiotics, improve critical thinking skills, and learn to use semiotics to think logically and to analyze communication, meaning, and culture.