ANTA02H3 Lecture Notes - Lecture 4: Hopi Language, Semiotics, Cross Bones
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From the greek (semeiotikos) observant of signs . Signs can be defined as: intermediary btw thoughts and things. Goal of semiotics is to unravel the meaning that re built into all kinds of human products, from words, symbols, narratives, symphonies, paintings, comics etc . Denotation: to mark out, point out, specify, indication. The literal meaning of a word or sign. Connotation: refers to the association that are connected to a certain word or the emotional suggestions related to that word, constrained by culture. Denotation- the mature female of a bovine animal, especially of the genus. Slow we could be waiting till cows come home. Cross cultural meaning-sacredness cows are sacred for hindus. Denotation- any of numerous scrubs or vines of the genus rosa, having prickly stems, compound leaves, and variously colored, often fragrant flowers. Longer we use the word, more we use the connotated meaning of the word. Dan brown"s character robert langdon is processor of religious symbology.