Lesson 11: Geosemiotics Flashcards
Why will you not put a “turn right” sign in a dead-end street?
because there is no road going to the right
If you look at a sign more critically, what would you likely understand?
the intention of the maker and his purpose
What do Geosemiotics study about the material placement of signs in the world?
Social Meaning
Looking at a particular sign, what do the various elements used in it have?
meaning
What is the study of signs and symbols and their interpretation?
Semiotics
What are just two of the semiotic systems?
Language and placement of signs
Signs are placed in a location that has relevance to something. What is that?
the message it wants to convey
By signs, we mean to include any semiotic system including two things. What are these two things?
Language and discourse
What various features may be used in analysing the symbolic and contextual meaning of signs?
Color, size, shape, and where the sign is placed.
What is Geosemiotics depending on the place where the signs and symbols can be seen?
analysing signs and symbols
