Teaching code

4S02217

Teacher

Paola Maria Caleffi

Credits

6

Language

Italian

Scientific Disciplinary Sector (SSD)

L-LIN/12 - LANGUAGE AND TRANSLATION - ENGLISH

Period

First half of Semester 1  dal Sep 25, 2017 al Nov 11, 2017.

Lessons timetable Moodle Seminars 0

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Learning outcomes

The module is aimed at providing an introduction to English linguistics, both in diachronic and in synchronic terms, in order to consolidate the students’ linguistic skills that are mostly relevant to the professional prospects related to the degree in Communication Sciences. Diachronically, the module will outline the key stages of the history of the English language, with a particular attention on the evolution of the role of English as the language of international communication following globalisation. From a synchronic perspective, the module will focus on aspects of the language at the phonological/phonetic and morphological levels. The peculiarities of the phonological/phonetic and morphological features related to the use of English as a lingua franca will be highlighted through a comparative analysis with major native varieties of English.

Program

• The key stages of the history of the English language: from Old English to Global English.
• English as the language of global communication: the concepts of ELF, ESL, EFL.
• Key concepts of the phonology/phonetics of the English language: the International Phonetic Alphabet; the
phonological system and the sounds of the English language; phonological transcription; key concepts of
connected speech; phonological/phonetic peculiarities of the use of English as a lingua franca.
• Key concepts of morphology of the English language, with a specific focus on word-formation processes:
inflection; derivation with affixation; compounding; conversion; truncation and abbreviation; blending. Creativity
at the level of morphology in the use of English as a lingua franca.

Texts and learning material

Class slides (downloadable from Moodle)

Facchinetti, Roberta (2016) English Phonetics and Morphology. A reader for first year university students. 3rd edition. Verona: Quiedit.
Svartvik, Jan and Leech, Geoffrey (2006) English. On tongue, many voices. Basingstoke/New York: Palgrave Macmillan (capitoli 1-5, 7,8,10-12).

Galloway, Nicola and Rose, Heath (2015) Introducing Global Englishes. New York: Routledge (capitoli 1, 3 , 7, 10).

Further material, and bibliographical references for further reading will be provided during the course and uploaded on the Moodle platform.

The programme is the same for "studenti frequentanti" and "non frequentanti" (attending/non-attending students).

The module consists of 18 lectures, some of which will be devoted to practice (exercises and correction), in particular for the part concerning phonetics and phonology. During the last class students will have the opportunity to perform a mock exam. Lectures will be held for the most part in English.

IMPORTANT NOTE: the final exam will be about BOTH modules. PRE-REQUISITE for the final exam is the B2 certification COMPLETE.

Examination Methods

The exam will be written and in English. The test will include questions (open and multiple choice) and practical exercises concerning both modules. Before the end of the course students will be provided with a mock exam which will be downloadable from the Moodle platform. The mock exam will also be performed during the last class. The final exam will assess both the acquisition of the course theoretical contents and the ability to apply the acquired theoretical knowledge to concrete situations of language use and analysis.