Some of the central topics in the study of language and communication as pursued by linguists and philosophers. The nature of meaning; the connections between language, communication and cognition; language as a social activity. Also listed as COMM 2504 and LING 2504.Precludes additional credit for COMM 2800, LALS 2504, LALS 2800 and PHIL 2800. Prerequisite(s): second-year standing.Lectures three hours a week.