Mathematics as multimodal semiosis

Kay L. O’Halloran ()
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Kay L. O’Halloran: Curtin University, Faculty of Humanities, School of Education

A chapter in Mathematics, Substance and Surmise, 2015, pp 287-303 from Springer

Abstract: Abstract In this chapter, mathematics is considered to be a multimodal semiotic process involving the use of language, images, and mathematical symbolism, each with their own systems of meaning which integrate to create mathematical knowledge. The specific relations between linguistic, visual, and symbolic systems have led to semantic expansions in mathematics, resulting in a hierarchical knowledge structure which extends beyond the reach of other forms of human communication.

Keywords: Mathematical Entity; Scientific Language; Scientific Writing; Conceptual Metaphor; Mathematical Symbolism (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2015
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DOI: 10.1007/978-3-319-21473-3_14

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