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Here you can find information on the organisational aspects of the Programme, lecture timetables, learning activities and useful contact details for your time at the University, from enrolment to graduation.
Study Plan
This information is intended exclusively for students already enrolled in this course.If you are a new student interested in enrolling, you can find information about the course of study on the course page:
Laurea magistrale in Linguistics - Enrollment from 2025/2026The Study Plan includes all modules, teaching and learning activities that each student will need to undertake during their time at the University.
Please select your Study Plan based on your enrollment year.
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2° Year activated in the A.Y. 2017/2018
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History of linguistics (2016/2017)
Teaching code
4S004038
Teacher
Coordinator
Credits
6
Language
English
Scientific Disciplinary Sector (SSD)
L-LIN/01 - HISTORICAL AND GENERAL LINGUISTICS
Period
Sem. IIA, Sem. IIB
Learning outcomes
The first part of the course will provide an introduction to the critical knowledge of the history of linguistics, from the beginning to contemporary linguistic research. The second part will focus on the study of syntax, from Generativism to the Minimalist Program.
Program
Aronoff, M., & Rees-Miller, J. (Eds.). (2003). The handbook of linguistics. John Wiley & Sons. (Chapter 4).
Allan, K. (2013). The Oxford Handbook of the History of Linguistics. Oxford University Press, Oxford (Chapters 19 and 20).
Radford, A (2004). Minimalist Syntax: Exploring the structure of English. Cambridge University Press, Cambridge (Chapters 1 to 8).
Further readings:
Adger, D. (2003) Core Syntax. Oxford University Press: Oxford. (Chapters 1 to 4)
Both attending and not attending students are invited to verify the detailed program on the e-learning page linked to this course.
Examination Methods
Written examination.