20702470 - ITALIAN DIALECTOLOGY

The aim of the Dialectology course is to give the student the knowledge of the fundamentals of Italian dialectology both from a historical point of view, with attention to the formation of the Italo-Roman domain, and synchronic, with reference also to sociolinguistic problems of a variational nature.

Curriculum

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Programme

The course aims to provide a picture of Italian dialectal areas (and their different linguistic characteristics since Vulgar Latin) and to deal with the presence and use of dialect in today’s Italy.

Core Documentation

Francesco Avolio, Lingue e dialetti d’Italia, Roma, Carocci, 2009.

Carla Marcato, Dialetto, dialetti e italiano, 2. ed., Bologna, il Mulino, 2007.

Reference Bibliography

Michele Loporcaro, Profilo linguistico dei dialetti italiani, Roma-Bari, Laterza, 2009.

Type of delivery of the course

Taught class with active participation of students.

Attendance

Attendance is recommended, but the plan is the same for alls.

Type of evaluation

The exam focus on texts planned and on themes discussed during the lessons.

teacher profile | teaching materials

Programme

The course aims to provide a picture of Italian dialectal areas (and their different linguistic characteristics since Vulgar Latin) and to deal with the presence and use of dialect in today’s Italy.

Core Documentation

Francesco Avolio, Lingue e dialetti d’Italia, Roma, Carocci, 2009.

Carla Marcato, Dialetto, dialetti e italiano, 2. ed., Bologna, il Mulino, 2007.

Reference Bibliography

Michele Loporcaro, Profilo linguistico dei dialetti italiani, Roma-Bari, Laterza, 2009.

Type of delivery of the course

Taught class with active participation of students.

Attendance

Attendance is recommended, but the plan is the same for alls.

Type of evaluation

The exam focus on texts planned and on themes discussed during the lessons.