The aim of the course is to provide the students with the basic notions of textual linguistics. The course will introduce the students to the main typologies of texts (narrative, argumentative, descriptive), as well as to the main features of a written or oral text.
At the end of the course the student will be able to produce written texts of different types, according to the theoretical and practical notions acquired during the course.
The course includes a practical part in which students can show their newly acquired abilities.
At the end of the course the student will be able to produce written texts of different types, according to the theoretical and practical notions acquired during the course.
The course includes a practical part in which students can show their newly acquired abilities.
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Programme
The class is divided into three main parts: first, we will explore how to write a clear and precise text, arranging the order of the argument and its practical forms (punctuation, syntax, style, basic editorial guidelines). Second, we will scrutiny some journalistic texts, assessing clarity, style and effectiveness. The last part will be dedicated to improving individual skills through writing exercises.Core Documentation
Claudio Giunta, Come non scrivere. Consigli ed esempi da seguire, trappole e scemenze da evitare quando si scrive in italiano, Utet, Milano 2018Reference Bibliography
Italo Calvino, Lezioni americane, Mondadori, Milano 2016Type of delivery of the course
Frontal lessonsAttendance
MandatoryType of evaluation
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