Programme

The course aims to provide the tools and skills needed to teach Italian to non-native speakers, with particular attention to the school environment. The course is divided into two modules. The first module will introduce the concepts of implicit and explicit norms and the notions of textual linguistics, necessary to set up didactic paths that start from the text to reach the strengthening of grammatical and lexical structures and communicative skills; finally, some problematic aspects of Italian textbooks used in secondary schools will be discussed. The second module will deal with aspects and notions useful for teaching Italian L2 (acquisition linguistics, learner profile, types of exercises, structuring of a learning unit).

Core Documentation

Giovanardi, Claudio / De Roberto, Elisa (2018), L’italiano. Strutture, comunicazione, testi, Milano, Bruno Mondadori / Pearson.
De Roberto, Elisa (a cura di) (2020), Fuori e dentro il libro di testo, Firenze, Cesati.

Reference Bibliography

Other bibliographical references (and related materials) will be provided by the teacher during the course.

Type of delivery of the course

The course includes lectures, alternating with seminars and the outline of learning units.

Attendance

Attendance is necessary but not mandatory.

Type of evaluation

The assessment consists of an interview: the student will demonstrate the knowledge acquired with respect to the themes and methods of teaching Italian and the skills needed to develop a learning unit on a specific language theme.