Teaching code

4S00891

Teacher

Alessandra Zangrandi

Coordinator

Alessandra Zangrandi

Credits

12

Language

Italian

Scientific Disciplinary Sector (SSD)

L-FIL-LET/12 - ITALIAN LINGUISTICS

Period

CuCi 1 A, CuCi 1 B

Courses Single

Authorized

Lessons timetable Moodle Seminars 0

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