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Teaching code

4S000173

Credits

1

Language

Italian

Scientific Disciplinary Sector (SSD)

L-LIN/01 - HISTORICAL AND GENERAL LINGUISTICS

Period

LOGO 1A2S dal Jan 7, 2020 al Feb 28, 2020.

Location

VERONA

To show the organization of the course that includes this module, follow this link:  Course organization

Learning outcomes

The course will present the core concepts of sociolinguistics and introduce the students to the specific terminology of the discipline. During the course, the relationship between language and social factors will be examined through the analysis of brief excerpts.

Program

Specifically, the course will deal with the following topics:
• Definition of sociolinguistics
• The relationship between language and society
• Language and dialects
• The concept of sociolinguistic variation
• Analysis of conversational excerpts

Examination Methods

The examination consists of a written test with both open-ended and multiple-choice questions.

Students with disabilities or specific learning disorders (SLD), who intend to request the adaptation of the exam, must follow the instructions given HERE