Studying at the University of Verona
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
The Study Plan includes all modules, teaching and learning activities that each student will need to undertake during their time at the University.
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3° Year It will be activated in the A.Y. 2026/2027
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Legend | Type of training activity (TTA)
TAF (Type of Educational Activity) All courses and activities are classified into different types of educational activities, indicated by a letter.
History of the Italian Language (2024/2025)
Teaching code
4S00891
Teacher
Coordinator
Credits
12
Language
Italian
Scientific Disciplinary Sector (SSD)
L-FIL-LET/12 - ITALIAN LINGUISTICS
Period
CuCi 1 A, CuCi 1 B
Courses Single
Authorized
Learning objectives
1) To provide a basic knowledge of the historical grammar of the Italian language; 2) To provide a basic knowledge of the history of the Italian language, from its origins to contemporary times; 3) To provide the tools for the linguistic analysis of significant texts (literary and language of use) in diachronic perspective; 4) To provide a basic knowledge of the main institutions of Italian metrics. KNOWLEDGE: Elements of historical grammar; Birth and development of the Italian language from its origins to contemporaneity. SKILLS: Recognising the features of continuity and discontinuity between Latin and Italian; Interpreting Italian language texts in a diachronic perspective; Evaluate linguistic and stylistic aspects of literary texts by different authors in a diachronic perspective; Identifying deep relationships between the history of language and the history of culture.
Prerequisites and basic notions
Passing the Minimum Knowledge Test (OFA).
Program
Historical grammar outlines (from Latin to Italian vernacular).
History of the Italian language (from the formation of Italian vernaculars to neo-standard Italian).
Outlines of Italian metrics.
Bibliography
Didactic methods
Face-to-face lesson.
Learning assessment procedures
Oral examination, designed to ascertain knowledge of the topics covered during the course and the ability to interpret the language of the texts in a diachronic perspective.
A supplementary syllabus is planned for non-attending students: please contact the lecturer.
Evaluation criteria
Each student will be asked at least three questions, one on historical grammar, one on the history of the Italian language and one on metrics (also based on the texts analysed): the grade (in thirtieths) will be awarded taking into account the knowledge acquired, the ability to range over other disciplines in relevant ways, and the ability to establish connections between the various moments in the history of the Italian language.
Criteria for the composition of the final grade
Not relevant.
Exam language
Lingua italiana