The course in General Linguistics (F-LM) is part of the core/characterizing educational activities of "General and Applied Philology and Linguistics" within the Master's Degree in Modern Languages for International Communication, specifically those activities aimed at providing the tools for analysis and theoretical and metalinguistic reflection on languages and language.
The course aims to introduce students to the evolution of linguistic thought, starting from the traditions of the ancient and medieval world, through Structuralism and the Cognitive Revolution of the twentieth century, up to the contemporary debate on the linguistic capabilities of humans and Artificial Intelligence systems.
Expected learning outcomes: Students will gain a greater understanding of the evolution of linguistic thought and how it parallels philosophical and scientific thought throughout the ages.
The course aims to introduce students to the evolution of linguistic thought, starting from the traditions of the ancient and medieval world, through Structuralism and the Cognitive Revolution of the twentieth century, up to the contemporary debate on the linguistic capabilities of humans and Artificial Intelligence systems.
Expected learning outcomes: Students will gain a greater understanding of the evolution of linguistic thought and how it parallels philosophical and scientific thought throughout the ages.
teacher profile teaching materials
Papers (selected during the course) on the twenty-first century
Programme
Introduction to linguistic thought; linguistic thought in Ancient Greece and Ancient Rome; linguistic thought in the Middle Ages; linguistic thought in the Modern Age; linguistic thought in the nineteenth century; linguistic thought in the twentieth century; linguistic thought in the twenty‑first century.Core Documentation
Robins, R. H. (2013). A short history of linguistics. Routledge. (up to the twentieth century)Papers (selected during the course) on the twenty-first century
Reference Bibliography
Robins, R. H. (2013). A short history of linguistics. Routledge.Attendance
Non-mandatory (but warmly encouraged)Type of evaluation
Oral examination on the assigned readings