Topic summary
Semiology
Extracted from the Wikipedia article Semiotics.
Definitions and related fields
Semiotics is the study of signs or of how meaning is created and communicated through them. Also called semiology, it examines the nature of signs, their organization into sign systems (such as language), and the ways individuals interpret and use them. Semiotics has wide-reaching applications because of the pervasive nature of signs, affecting how individuals experience phenomena, communicate ideas, and interact with their environment.