1Topic Map Research and Application (TMRA 2008), Leipzig October 16 2008

Hendrik Thomas

2Topic Map Research and Application (TMRA 2008), Leipzig October 16 2008

3. Interpretation of Statements (1 of 3)

Definition of Subject:

– Topic Maps “anything whatsoever, regardless of whether it exists or has any other specific characteristics, about which anything

whatsoever may be asserted by any means whatsoever”

– RDF “anything in the universe”

FUNDAMENTAL RULE OF TOPIC MAPS

Topic 1 : 1

3Topic Map Research and Application (TMRA 2008), Leipzig October 16 2008

http://sample.ie/car

»referent« »symbol«

»concept«

CAR

3 factors involved whenever any statement is made

3. Interpretation of Statements (2 of 3)

SEMIOTIC TRIANGLE

CAR

4Topic Map Research and Application (TMRA 2008), Leipzig October 16 2008

creation of meaning relates to the receiver & NOT to the transmitter

»referent«»concept«

giveway

give way

Flower

context

»symbol«

1.

2.

3. Interpretation of Statements (3 of 3)

5Topic Map Research and Application (TMRA 2008), Leipzig October 16 2008

http://sample.ie/car

»referent« »symbol«

»concept«

CAR

Topics represent CONCEPTS

3. Interpretation of Statements (2 of 3)

SEMIOTIC TRIANGLE

Topic

Subject

CAR