Teaching code

4S007302

Academic staff

Alfredo Rizza, Francesca Cotugno

Coordinator

Alfredo Rizza

Credits

6

Language

English

Scientific Disciplinary Sector (SSD)

L-LIN/01 - HISTORICAL AND GENERAL LINGUISTICS

Period

CuCi IA dal Sep 21, 2020 al Oct 31, 2020.

Lessons timetable Moodle Seminars 0

Learning outcomes

- Learn methods and theories of Linguistics according to the different levels of analysis (phonology, morphology, syntax, information structure). - Recognize and describe in an appropriate and uniform way the main structural phenomena occurring in languages at different levels of analysis. - Acquire experience to develop a critical attitude towards methods and theoretical frameworks for the study of language. - Present the results of the work with the appropriate terminology and according to recognized standards. - Increase the ability to learn theories and technical terminology in further studies.

Program

Basic concepts and methods for linguistic description in the different levels of analysis
1) Basic method in the description of linguistic phenomena: introduction to the Leipzig Glossing Rules
2) The levels of analysis
- Articulatory phonetics
- Acoustic phonetics
- Axes of language variation
- Sound change
- Morphology: basics
- Basic concepts in syntax

An introduction to the study of the main phenomena of change in diachrony, sociolinguistic variation, linguistic contact and interference phenomena:
- phonetic and phonological change
- variance and social factors
- interference

*Please refer also to the documents available in the moodle course*

NB: considering the current situation of epidemic risk, the teaching will be carried out with lessons in the classroom (if safety conditions permit), in any case integrated with the moodle platform, and streaming and video-conferencing technologies.

Examination Methods

Students' preparation will be tested, exploiting the potential of the Moodle platform, by integrating 'in itinere' written tests (during the teaching session) and a final interview on the entire teaching programme (on the dates of the exams).
Teachers will assess the level of knowledge of the fundamental methods and theories of linguistic analysis and the ability to apply it, i.e. to recognize and describe the structural phenomena of languages in an appropriate and uniform manner, consistent with the topics covered during the course.
Critical thinking, property of language (correct use of technical terms, readiness and pertinence of responses) will also be taken into account for the assessment.
Knowledge will be tested with questions on specific topics and concepts. Competence in applying knowledge (i.e. recognising and describing structural language phenomena in an appropriate and uniform way) will be tested with short exercises containing glossed examples from different languages.

Handbook.
A basic handbook, in English, is required for the recovery or reappraisal of basic knowledge.
The chapters to study are:
1-8;
17-20.

Specific bibliography. -MANDATORY- please refer to the moodle page.
Further, more specific required papers will be indicated during class.

-Recommendations-
Under normal conditions, we recommend the formation of study groups in which students of diverse academic experience can compare their knowledge and frameworks.

The exam will be in English.
'In itinere' tests and/or papers will be mainly evaluated with a "sufficiently competent / not yet competent" binary parameter.Negative tests and papers may be repeated adn improved. The final interview will result in an evaluation in thirtieth.