Paper 1 · Communication
UGC NET December 2023 (08.12.2023) Shift-I
According to the semiotic tradition, communication is _______ mediation of signs.
AExtra-subjective
BNon-subjective
CInter-subjective ✓ Correct
DMacro-subjective
Correct answer: (C) Inter-subjective — The semiotic tradition sees communication as inter-subjective mediation of signs, so the answer is inter-subjective.
Explanation
★The semiotic tradition sees communication as inter-subjective mediation of signs, so the answer is inter-subjective.
★Semiotics studies how signs and symbols create meaning.
★A sign mediates the different ideas that people hold about a thing.
★This shared mediation happens between subjects, so it is inter-subjective.
★It allows people to share meaning through common signs.
★So communication is the inter-subjective mediation of signs.
Want more like this? Create a free account to practise a full test, track your progress, and get spaced-repetition review.
Shared by Mcqkart · via Mcqkart.in