Programme

The course aims at introducing the student to the fundamentals of the subject matter. During the course we will analyze the concepts of second language and interlanguage, the process of second language acquisition, and the factors that determine this process. With these topics as a starting point, we will focus on the critical analysis of the history of language teaching, with special attention to the communicative approach.

Core Documentation

• Book: Andorno C., Valentini A. & Grassi R., Verso una nuova lingua. Capire l'acquisizione di L2, De Agostini - UTET, Novara, 2017.
• Course packets

Type of delivery of the course

The course will be completely delivered in Italian. Furthermore, the lectures will be in person and will require the active participation of students.

Attendance

Attendance is not mandatory. All students may use the many instructional materials that will be available online. However, only those who attend will be admitted to the in-class activities and the ongoing evaluation.

Type of evaluation

The final exam will be oral. For those attending there will be forms of ongoing evaluation and the possibility to submit a project. The questions concern all the topics of the program, both those deepened during the frontal lessons, and those left to the student’s individual study and personal reflection.