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Boris Uspenskij on history, linguistics and semiotics
Boris Uspenskij on history, linguistics and semiotics

Author(s): Ekaterina Velmezova, Kalevi Kull
Subject(s): Semiotics / Semiology, Higher Education , History of Education
Published by: Tartu Ülikooli Kirjastus
Keywords: history of semiotics; Louis Hjelmslev; Roman Jakobson; Juri Lotman; Tartu– Moscow School; sign typology;

Summary/Abstract: The two interviews with Boris Uspenskij on history and the contemporary state of linguistics and semiotics discuss the necessity to elaborate a common terminology in semiotics, at the same time speaking about perspectives for interdisciplinary research, various research models, and the possibilities to produce proof in the humanities. Commenting upon some of his own works, in particular on Ego loquens (2007), Boris Uspenskij reflects upon the crucial events of his academic life and on contacts with his colleagues, emphasizing the importance of friendship with Roman Jakobson and Juri Lotman.

  • Issue Year: 45/2017
  • Issue No: 3-4
  • Page Range: 404-448
  • Page Count: 45
  • Language: English