Elements of italian linguistics

Teacher(s)

Maeder Costantino;

Language

Italian

Prerequisites

The prerequisite(s) for this Teaching Unit (Unité d’enseignement – UE) for the programmes/courses that offer this Teaching Unit are specified at the end of this sheet.

Main themes

Introduction to linguistics and deepening knowledge of grammar 

Aims

At the end of this learning unit, the student is able to :
1	- To be able to read, understand and summarise articles on Italian linguistics; - To be able to recognise and analyse basic linguistic phenomena which are not included at all in Italian normative grammar, or only to a limited extent; - To be able to understand and apply these phenomena; - To be able to discuss and make a presentation; - To be able to write an essay.

Content

The course offers an introduction to the characteristics of modern Italian. In particular, the differences between the standard language and so-called neo-standard, which is in the process of establishing itself, will be analysed. We will cover the freedom of word order in Italian as well as new developments in modes, in the use of verb tenses and in the sequence of tenses.
In the practicals we will review standard grammar, especially verb forms of regular and irregular verbs, verb valency, and the sequence of tenses in standard Italian

Teaching methods

Due to the COVID-19 crisis, the information in this section is particularly likely to change.

Seminar classes
Practical sessions: exercises

Evaluation methods

Due to the COVID-19 crisis, the information in this section is particularly likely to change.

First session :

• written exam during the examinantion sessions on the contents of the lessons
• oral presentation of a research during the lectures
• continuous assessment with texts during the course (lesson & grammar)

Second session:

• written exam during the examination session (lessons & grammar)
• oral exam (presentation of a research)

Bibliography

Les étudiants seront menés à faire des recherches bibliographiques sur JSTOR et en bibliothèque.

Faculty or entity

ELAL