22910137 - GENERAL LINGUISTICS

The course aims to provide a basic preparation on the basic structures of the language. This will be complemented by an investigation into the links between verbal language and the mind, linking general linguistics with psycholinguistics and cognitive sciences.
With the study of General Linguistics, the student will be able to achieve the following educational objectives.
In terms of knowledge and understanding, at the end of the course the student:
- has a general framework of general linguistics and relations with related disciplines;
- knows the specific terminology, the main research topics and problems of the field of study related to linguistics;
- knows the difference between dialects and languages.
In terms of ability to apply knowledge and understanding, at the end of the course the student:
- knows how to use current terminology correctly in the field of general linguistics.
In terms of judgment:
- Can recognize and distinguish issues related to the way languages change.
In terms of communication skills, the student will be able to:
- communicate and interact with specialized and non-specialized audiences.
In terms of learning ability, the student will be able to:
- critically consult texts of a manualistic nature, connecting different aspects and contexts related to general linguistics.

Curriculum

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Programme

For instruction regarding the course, and much else, please refer to my personal website:
http://host.uniroma3.it/docenti/svolacchia

THIS COURSE AIMS AT:
- Debunking some of the most pervasive myths and prejudices regarding language and languages and making way to the results of contemporary research in the sciences of language.
- Providing students with sound information regarding how foreign languages are best learned and taught.
- Enhancing students’ metalinguistic capabilities to improve their command of written language and their ability to improve their pupils’ command of written language, both native and L2 speakers.
- Providing students with the linguistic knowledge implied in the processes of both teaching literacy and preparing pre-school children to literacy.

Core Documentation

For instruction regarding the texts to prepare for the final examination, please refer to my personal website:

http://host.uniroma3.it/docenti/svolacchia

Reference Bibliography

For bibliographical references, please refer to my personal website: http://host.uniroma3.it/docenti/svolacchia

Type of evaluation

For attending students, a test will be held at the end of each part of the course, which counts as an exam, and yields a credit when passed. Students who gain both credits are relieved from the whole examination.

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Mutuazione: 22910137 Linguistica generale in Scienze dell'educazione per Educatori e Formatori L-19 SVOLACCHIA MARCO

Programme

For instruction regarding the course, and much else, please refer to my personal website:
http://host.uniroma3.it/docenti/svolacchia

THIS COURSE AIMS AT:
- Debunking some of the most pervasive myths and prejudices regarding language and languages and making way to the results of contemporary research in the sciences of language.
- Providing students with sound information regarding how foreign languages are best learned and taught.
- Enhancing students’ metalinguistic capabilities to improve their command of written language and their ability to improve their pupils’ command of written language, both native and L2 speakers.
- Providing students with the linguistic knowledge implied in the processes of both teaching literacy and preparing pre-school children to literacy.

Core Documentation

For instruction regarding the texts to prepare for the final examination, please refer to my personal website:

http://host.uniroma3.it/docenti/svolacchia

Reference Bibliography

For bibliographical references, please refer to my personal website: http://host.uniroma3.it/docenti/svolacchia

Type of evaluation

For attending students, a test will be held at the end of each part of the course, which counts as an exam, and yields a credit when passed. Students who gain both credits are relieved from the whole examination.