Introduction to semiotics: How we make meaning from the world around us

 Semiotics or semiology is the study of symbols, signs,  processes, and signification used in communication,  It includes the study of how meaning is constructed within the sign by encoding which is then transmitted and  understood by the decoding of the sign

The Pioneer plaques are a pair of gold-anodized aluminium plaques that were placed on board the 1972 Pioneer 10 and 1973 Pioneer 11 spacecraft, featuring a pictorial message, in case either Pioneer 10 or 11 is intercepted by intelligent extraterrestrial life. The plaques show the nude figures of a human male and female along with several symbols that are designed to provide information about the origin of the spacecraft.

• Do you think aliens would be able to understand this plaque? 
• Yes, how? No why not? 

Introduction to semiotic videos. 

Quiz: https://www.bookwidgets.com/play/CB838CF?teacher_id=6529854726995968