Knowledge of the basic concepts of linguistics, such as, for example, phoneme, morpheme, phrase structure, lexeme. Comprehension of the distinction between the different levels of linguistic analysis. Development of the ability to use in a simple but correct and rigorous way the methodologies of linguistics, such as commutation tests and tree diagrams.
Curriculum
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In particular, this B Part will deal with the following topics:
- Linguistic universals. Principles and Parameters.
- Categories and Functions; the notion of “word”.
- Syntactic analysis: constituency tests, phrase structure, phrasal “heads”, the head-complement parameter.
- Interfaces: interaction between syntax and the other levels of the grammar (lexicon, semantics, morphology and pragmatics)
- Verb valency. Arguments vs. adjuncts; argumental roles.
- Sentential structure; clausal types; null and expletive subject.
- Basic notions of pragmatics, Speech acts; Information structure.
- Major language families, genealogy classification of languages and their origin.
- Typological classification of languages; morphologic and syntactic typology. Comparative analysis.Ergativity
Crystal, D. (1993) Enciclopedia Cambridge delle scienze del linguaggio, P.M. Bertinetto (ed.), Zanichelli, Bologna (Part IX: pp. 283-327).
Programme
The main objective of this course (Parts A+B) is to introduce students into the study of the theory and methods of General Linguistics – a subject having a crucial importance in the relevant “Corso di Laurea Triennale”. To this purpose, the basic notions of linguistics are illustrated – though at an elementary level, integrating theory with the discussion of examples and class exercises.In particular, this B Part will deal with the following topics:
- Linguistic universals. Principles and Parameters.
- Categories and Functions; the notion of “word”.
- Syntactic analysis: constituency tests, phrase structure, phrasal “heads”, the head-complement parameter.
- Interfaces: interaction between syntax and the other levels of the grammar (lexicon, semantics, morphology and pragmatics)
- Verb valency. Arguments vs. adjuncts; argumental roles.
- Sentential structure; clausal types; null and expletive subject.
- Basic notions of pragmatics, Speech acts; Information structure.
- Major language families, genealogy classification of languages and their origin.
- Typological classification of languages; morphologic and syntactic typology. Comparative analysis.Ergativity
Core Documentation
Frascarelli, M., F. Ramaglia e B. Corpina (2012) Elementi di sintassi. Caissa Italia – Roma/Cesena. Chapters: Introduction, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, Appendix (excluding the paragraphs indicated with a grey background in the Table of Contents)Crystal, D. (1993) Enciclopedia Cambridge delle scienze del linguaggio, P.M. Bertinetto (ed.), Zanichelli, Bologna (Part IX: pp. 283-327).
Type of delivery of the course
The course extends of the semester with 36 hours of class teaching, during which the different subjects are discussed and exercises corrected in order to understand and solve problems and doubts. Students are always called to participate actively during the class. Frequency is recommended. No specific program is planned for non-attending students, who are invited to contact the professor in charge.Type of evaluation
It is a written exam, including 20 open questions on the different subjects discussed during the classes and treated in the relevant textbooks. teacher profile teaching materials
In particular, this B Part will deal with the following topics:
- Linguistic universals. Principles and Parameters.
- Categories and Functions; the notion of “word”.
- Syntactic analysis: constituency tests, phrase structure, phrasal “heads”, the head-complement parameter.
- Interfaces: interaction between syntax and the other levels of the grammar (lexicon, semantics, morphology and pragmatics)
- Verb valency. Arguments vs. adjuncts; argumental roles.
- Sentential structure; clausal types; null and expletive subject.
- Basic notions of pragmatics, Speech acts; Information structure.
- Major language families, genealogy classification of languages and their origin.
- Typological classification of languages; morphologic and syntactic typology. Comparative analysis.Ergativity
Crystal, D. (1993) Enciclopedia Cambridge delle scienze del linguaggio, P.M. Bertinetto (ed.), Zanichelli, Bologna (Part IX: pp. 283-327).
Programme
The main objective of this course (Parts A+B) is to introduce students into the study of the theory and methods of General Linguistics – a subject having a crucial importance in the relevant “Corso di Laurea Triennale”. To this purpose, the basic notions of linguistics are illustrated – though at an elementary level, integrating theory with the discussion of examples and class exercises.In particular, this B Part will deal with the following topics:
- Linguistic universals. Principles and Parameters.
- Categories and Functions; the notion of “word”.
- Syntactic analysis: constituency tests, phrase structure, phrasal “heads”, the head-complement parameter.
- Interfaces: interaction between syntax and the other levels of the grammar (lexicon, semantics, morphology and pragmatics)
- Verb valency. Arguments vs. adjuncts; argumental roles.
- Sentential structure; clausal types; null and expletive subject.
- Basic notions of pragmatics, Speech acts; Information structure.
- Major language families, genealogy classification of languages and their origin.
- Typological classification of languages; morphologic and syntactic typology. Comparative analysis.Ergativity
Core Documentation
Frascarelli, M., F. Ramaglia e B. Corpina (2012) Elementi di sintassi. Caissa Italia – Roma/Cesena. Chapters: Introduction, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, Appendix (excluding the paragraphs indicated with a grey background in the Table of Contents)Crystal, D. (1993) Enciclopedia Cambridge delle scienze del linguaggio, P.M. Bertinetto (ed.), Zanichelli, Bologna (Part IX: pp. 283-327).
Type of delivery of the course
The course extends of the semester with 36 hours of class teaching, during which the different subjects are discussed and exercises corrected in order to understand and solve problems and doubts. Students are always called to participate actively during the class. Frequency is recommended. No specific program is planned for non-attending students, who are invited to contact the professor in charge.Type of evaluation
It is a written exam, including 20 open questions on the different subjects discussed during the classes and treated in the relevant textbooks.