''Semiotica'' is an
academic journal
An academic journal (or scholarly journal or scientific journal) is a periodical publication in which Scholarly method, scholarship relating to a particular academic discipline is published. They serve as permanent and transparent forums for the ...
covering
semiotics
Semiotics ( ) is the systematic study of sign processes and the communication of meaning. In semiotics, a sign is defined as anything that communicates intentional and unintentional meaning or feelings to the sign's interpreter.
Semiosis is a ...
. It is the official journal of the
International Association for Semiotic Studies.
Publication
Since 2000, the journal publishes five issues per year. It is published in English and French.
Editors-in-chief
The first
editor-in-chief
An editor-in-chief (EIC), also known as lead editor or chief editor, is a publication's editorial leader who has final responsibility for its operations and policies. The editor-in-chief heads all departments of the organization and is held accoun ...
of ''Semiotica'' was
Thomas Sebeok, who continued this job until his death in 2001. He was succeeded by
Jean Umiker-Sebeok (2002–2004) and
Marcel Danesi (2004–present)
See also
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Sign Systems Studies
''Sign Systems Studies'' is a peer-reviewed academic journal on semiotics edited at the Department of Semiotics of the University of Tartu and published by the University of Tartu Press. It is the oldest periodical in the field. It was initially ...
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Journals of semiotics in the world
Academic journals established in 1969
Semiotics journals
De Gruyter academic journals
Multilingual journals
5 times per year journals
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