The course aims to illustrate the process of formation and development of the Italian language from the Middle Ages to the twentieth century, with particular reference to the formation of the vernacular (and therefore with the acquisition of the foundations of historical grammar), to the relationship between Latin and vernacular and between Tuscan and other dialectal and regional varieties, the constitution of the literary language and of the written tradition, the establishment of the rule, the history of the linguistic debate, the processes of literacy and Italianisation.
Curriculum
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The course aims to illustrate the structures and trends of contemporary Italian at all levels of linguistic analysis (phonetics and phonology, morphology, syntax and lexicon). It will further consider variational aspects (standard language versus dialects, and regional and popular varieties; differences between written, spoken and media usage; main textual typologies; evolution of the standard norm etc.). At the end of the course the student will be in the position to evaluate in its context and comment on from a linguistic perspective a non-literary text (written or spoken) of contemporary Italian.Core Documentation
- Paolo D’Achille, L’italiano contemporaneo, IV ed., Bologna, Il Mulino, 2019.Type of delivery of the course
Taught course involving active participation on the part of the students.Attendance
Attendance is recommended. The syllabus is the same for all students, regardless of whether they attend.Type of evaluation
An oral exam at the end of the course. Students regularly attending the course have the opportunity to sit interim assessments if they so wish. The exam will focus on the material referred to under ‘Bibliography’ and on the topics dealt with during the course. The exam will assess: 1) the depth and breadth of the knowledge of the subject acquired; 2) command of the technical vocabulary; 3) the ability to bring together critically topics and issues dealt with during the course. Interim assessments will be available halfway and at the end of the course. They consist of a written questionnaire which will include both multiple-choice and open-ended questions.Canali
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Programme
The course aims to illustrate the structures and trends of contemporary Italian at all levels of linguistic analysis (phonetics and phonology, morphology, syntax and lexicon). It will further consider variational aspects (standard language versus dialects, and regional and popular varieties; differences between written, spoken and media usage; main textual typologies; evolution of the standard norm etc.). At the end of the course the student will be in the position to evaluate in its context and comment on from a linguistic perspective a non-literary text (written or spoken) of contemporary Italian.Core Documentation
- Paolo D’Achille, L’italiano contemporaneo, IV ed., Bologna, Il Mulino, 2019.Type of delivery of the course
Taught course involving active participation on the part of the students.Attendance
Attendance is recommended. The syllabus is the same for all students, regardless of whether they attend.Type of evaluation
An oral exam at the end of the course. Students regularly attending the course have the opportunity to sit interim assessments if they so wish. The exam will focus on the material referred to under ‘Bibliography’ and on the topics dealt with during the course. The exam will assess: 1) the depth and breadth of the knowledge of the subject acquired; 2) command of the technical vocabulary; 3) the ability to bring together critically topics and issues dealt with during the course. Interim assessments will be available halfway and at the end of the course. They consist of a written questionnaire which will include both multiple-choice and open-ended questions.Canali
teacher profile teaching materials
Programme
The course aims to illustrate the structures and trends of contemporary Italian at all levels of linguistic analysis (phonetics and phonology, morphology, syntax and lexicon). It will further consider variational aspects (standard language versus dialects, and regional and popular varieties; differences between written, spoken and media usage; main textual typologies; evolution of the standard norm etc.). At the end of the course the student will be in the position to evaluate in its context and comment on from a linguistic perspective a non-literary text (written or spoken) of contemporary Italian.Core Documentation
- Paolo D’Achille, L’italiano contemporaneo, IV ed., Bologna, Il Mulino, 2019.Type of delivery of the course
Taught course involving active participation on the part of the students.Attendance
Attendance is recommended. The syllabus is the same for all students, regardless of whether they attend.Type of evaluation
An oral exam at the end of the course. Students regularly attending the course have the opportunity to sit interim assessments if they so wish. The exam will focus on the material referred to under ‘Bibliography’ and on the topics dealt with during the course. The exam will assess: 1) the depth and breadth of the knowledge of the subject acquired; 2) command of the technical vocabulary; 3) the ability to bring together critically topics and issues dealt with during the course. Interim assessments will be available halfway and at the end of the course. They consist of a written questionnaire which will include both multiple-choice and open-ended questions.Canali
teacher profile teaching materials
Programme
The course aims to illustrate the structures and trends of contemporary Italian at all levels of linguistic analysis (phonetics and phonology, morphology, syntax and lexicon). It will further consider variational aspects (standard language versus dialects, and regional and popular varieties; differences between written, spoken and media usage; main textual typologies; evolution of the standard norm etc.). At the end of the course the student will be in the position to evaluate in its context and comment on from a linguistic perspective a non-literary text (written or spoken) of contemporary Italian.Core Documentation
- Paolo D’Achille, L’italiano contemporaneo, IV ed., Bologna, Il Mulino, 2019.Type of delivery of the course
Taught course involving active participation on the part of the students.Attendance
Attendance is recommended. The syllabus is the same for all students, regardless of whether they attend.Type of evaluation
An oral exam at the end of the course. Students regularly attending the course have the opportunity to sit interim assessments if they so wish. The exam will focus on the material referred to under ‘Bibliography’ and on the topics dealt with during the course. The exam will assess: 1) the depth and breadth of the knowledge of the subject acquired; 2) command of the technical vocabulary; 3) the ability to bring together critically topics and issues dealt with during the course. Interim assessments will be available halfway and at the end of the course. They consist of a written questionnaire which will include both multiple-choice and open-ended questions.