LINGUISTICA ITALIANA
(objectives)
Goals Knowledge of fundamental moments in the history of the Italian language from its origins to the present day. Knowledge of the main evolutionary phenomena of the passage from popular Latin to Italian: phonology, morphology, syntax elements. In-depth knowledge of the history of language and linguistic thought in the 17th century Expected learning outcomes At the end of the course the student will know the essential elements, in a historical key, of the phonetic and morphological structure of Italian (B.1), will know how to orient himself in the linguistic history of post-unification Italy (B.2) and will have specific skills on the linguistic debate of the eighteenth century in Italy; will be able to consult critically the main lexicographic tools of Italian in print and online (B.3). At the end of the teaching activity the student will have achieved the following learning outcomes, consistent with the Dublin indicators 1) Knowledge and understanding; will have an overview of the Italian linguistic history of the 18th century with essential references to previous and subsequent events; will know the elements of the historical grammar of the Italian language. 2) Applying knowledge and understanding; will be able to read and comment on 17th century Italian texts concerning in particular science, music literature, theatre literature; will be able to indicate, in an ancient Italian text (13th-15th century), the main phonetic and morphological evolutionary phenomena in the transition from Latin to Italian. 3) Making judgements; will be able to gain autonomous critical capacity in the studies on the Italian linguistic history of the 18th century. 4) Communication skills; will be able to critically discuss, with the lecturer and with colleagues, the topics covered during the course 5) Learning skills will be familiar with the main bibliographical tools of Italian linguistic history (manuals, grammars, dictionaries) and will know how to use the most important online repertories.
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Code
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17842 |
Language
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ITA |
Type of certificate
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Profit certificate
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Credits
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8
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Scientific Disciplinary Sector Code
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L-FIL-LET/12
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Contact Hours
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48
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Type of Activity
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Basic compulsory activities
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Teacher
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GUALDO Riccardo
(syllabus)
The course will follow the history of the Italian language in the 17th century, with a focus on the lyric, novel and preaching of the Baroque age. These will be the main topics: the evolution of Italian from the 16th to the 17th century; the language of Baroque poetry and the reaction of the Arcadia; aspects of the language of the novel and preaching; the language of science (Galileo) and law (De Luca); vocabularies and grammars: from the 17th to the early 18th century. Elements of Italian historical grammar and a general picture of Italian linguistic history from the beginning to the present day will be an integral part of the course.
(reference books)
P. Trifone, E. Picchiorri, G. Zarra, L’italiano nella storia. Lingua d’uso e di cultura, Milano, Mondadori Education, 2023 (the sole volume). Additional teaching materials will be provided during the course on the UnitusMoodle platform.
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Dates of beginning and end of teaching activities
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From to |
Delivery mode
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Traditional
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Attendance
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not mandatory
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Evaluation methods
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Oral exam
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Teacher
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CLEMENZI Laura
(syllabus)
The course will follow the history of the Italian language in the 17th century, with a focus on the lyric, novel and preaching of the Baroque age. These will be the main topics: the evolution of Italian from the 16th to the 17th century; the language of Baroque poetry and the reaction of the Arcadia; aspects of the language of the novel and preaching; the language of science (Galileo) and law (De Luca); vocabularies and grammars: from the 17th to the early 18th century. Elements of Italian historical grammar and a general picture of Italian linguistic history from the beginning to the present day will be an integral part of the course.
(reference books)
P. Trifone, E. Picchiorri, G. Zarra, L’italiano nella storia. Lingua d’uso e di cultura, Milano, Mondadori Education, 2023 (the whole volume). Additional teaching materials will be provided during the course on the UnitusMoodle platform.
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Dates of beginning and end of teaching activities
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From to |
Delivery mode
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Traditional
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Attendance
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not mandatory
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Evaluation methods
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Oral exam
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