Reading and learning groups
The aim of the reading groups founded in the winter semester 2017/2018 is a joint in-depth reading of current research literature on information structure. On the one hand, this is intended to stimulate collaboration between the participating researchers and, on the other, the reading group contributes to the training of advanced MA students and doctoral candidates.
Reading group (formal) semantics
What does it actually mean for sentences to be true? How are meanings composed of smaller parts? And how can such questions be examined precisely using formal means?
We are starting a reading group on formal semantics and will
work together on texts at the intersection of linguistics,
philosophy and logic. The focus will be on questions of meaning,
truth, reference and compositionalism, as well as the formal tools used
to investigate them.
We will read the texts slowly and together, explain key
terms and take time for discussion and questions. The aim is to really understand the
content – not to get through as much material as possible.
The reading group is aimed at students and anyone interested in
linguistics, philosophy or related subjects. Prior knowledge is
helpful but not a prerequisite.
Location:
Language lab, Institute of German Studies,
Mozartgasse 8
Date:
As we are starting our reading group in the summer semester of 2026, we
can use a survey to find a common
weekly date.
Interested? Please contact us at one of the following email
addresses:
anlu.gruber@edu.uni-graz.at
anna.gruber@uni-graz.at
Reading Group on Linguistic Papers (in English)
In this reading group, we read and discuss scientific literature on various topics of (theoretical) linguistics. Most commonly, we focus on texts related to syntax or semantics, but generally the group has no fixed topic. Instead, papers and topics are chosen based on the interests of our members.
We offer a relaxed space to engage with topics and questions that may go beyond what’s part of the curriculum. Feel free to visit us sometime if you’re interested! (In case meeting times change on short notice, we recommend to send advance notice via e-mail.)
Where?
Department of German Studies, Mozartgasse 8/II, Sprachlabor
When?
Tuesdays, 5pm
Questions/interested in joining?
Please contact simon.dampfhofer(at)uni-graz.at.
