GENERAL LINGUISTICS
LINGUISTICA GENERALE
An introduction to General linguistics and the theory of syntax
Introduzione alla linguistica generale e allo studio della sintassi
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| 2018/2019 | 8 |
| Lecturer | Office hours for students | |
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| Gloria Cocchi | check on the website in the various periods |
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Course with optional materials in a foreign language
English
This course is entirely taught in Italian. Study materials can be provided in the foreign language and the final exam can be taken in the foreign language. |
Assigned to the Degree Course
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Learning Objectives
The main aim of this course is an introduction to General linguistics in its various aspects; therefore we will provide students with the basic concepts of phonetics and phonology, morphology and syntax in a comparative perspective, i.e. by comparing the Italian data with those of the most well-known foreign languages. We will also discuss phenomena related to the acquisition of mother tongue (L1) and foreign languages (L2).
Program
1 Introduction
1.1. What is linguistics
1.2. Properties of natural languages
1.3. L1 acquisition
1.4. Principles and parameters
1.5. L2 acquisition
2 Phonetics and phonology
2.1. Classification of sounds
2.2. Sounds and phonemes, allophones, minimal pairs
2.3. Some phonological rules
2.4. The syllable
3 Morphology
3.1. Root and inflection
3.2. Derivation
3.3. Composition
4 Syntax
4.1. Phrases; tests of constituency
4.2. The structure of phrases; X-bar theory
4.3. Subordinate clauses
4.4. Movement: interrogative clauses
4.5. Non-finite clauses
Learning Achievements (Dublin Descriptors)
At the end of the course the student should have achieved a good skill in the analysis of the Italian language in its various aspects (phonology, morphology, syntax) at a theoretical level.
S/he should also be able to compare the formal aspects of Italian with those of the foreign languages studied, in order to to focus on similarities and differences.
The student should also be able to apply the theoretical knowledge acquired to the study of foreign languages, so that s/he can be facilitated in her/his learning path.
Teaching Material
The teaching material prepared by the lecturer in addition to recommended textbooks (such as for instance slides, lecture notes, exercises, bibliography) and communications from the lecturer specific to the course can be found inside the Moodle platform › blended.uniurb.it
Supporting Activities
Extra-material on: Language acquisition
the syllable
Teaching, Attendance, Course Books and Assessment
- Teaching
Frontal classes
- Course books
Graffi, G. - S. Scalise, Le lingue e il linguaggio, Il Mulino, Bologna, 2002.
Donati C., La Sintassi, Il Mulino, Bologna, 2008
Extra-material on: Language acquisition
the syllable
- Assessment
Written test with open-ended questions
- Disability and Specific Learning Disorders (SLD)
Students who have registered their disability certification or SLD certification with the Inclusion and Right to Study Office can request to use conceptual maps (for keywords) during exams.
To this end, it is necessary to send the maps, two weeks before the exam date, to the course instructor, who will verify their compliance with the university guidelines and may request modifications.
Additional Information for Non-Attending Students
- Attendance
Students should contact the lecturer before the exam
- Course books
Graffi, G. e S. Scalise, Le lingue e il linguaggio, Il Mulino, Bologna, 2002.
Donati C., La Sintassi, Il Mulino, Bologna, 2008Extra-material on: Language acquisition
the syllable
- Assessment
Written test with open-ended questions
- Disability and Specific Learning Disorders (SLD)
Students who have registered their disability certification or SLD certification with the Inclusion and Right to Study Office can request to use conceptual maps (for keywords) during exams.
To this end, it is necessary to send the maps, two weeks before the exam date, to the course instructor, who will verify their compliance with the university guidelines and may request modifications.
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