Browse Hierarchy HUMS3003: Language, Vision and Representation

This module aims to introduce and illustrate the basic theories of meaning-making through reference to visual and language systems. Students will learn to undertake a critical analysis of systems of representation as they encounter them in the 'real' world and the world of representations - spoken and written language, virtual and physical texts. In doing so, they will come to understand how meaning is both made and challenged through the often unconscious act of interpretation. Since we are ourselves part of those worlds of meaning-making, students will be encouraged to reflect on their own role in the production of meaning.