GENERAL LINGUISTICS
LINGUISTICA GENERALE
Acquisition of syntax, bilingualism and code-switching
Acquisizione della sintassi, bilinguismo e code-switching
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| 2019/2020 | 8 |
| Lecturer | Office hours for students | |
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| Gloria Cocchi | Wednesday h. 16.30-18.00 Pal. Petrangolini (until April 22nd included) |
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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 purpose of this course is to provide students with the basic concepts of syntactic analysis, crucially contrasting Italian and english syntax. In particular we will focus on the phenomena that characterize the acquisition of syntax in L1 and L2 , as well as on the issues related to code-switching in bilingual speakers.
Program
1. Basic concepts
1.1. Universal Grammar
1.2. Principles and Parameters theory
2. italian and English Syntax
2.1. Phrases and constituency tests
2.2. Phrase structure; X-Bar theory
2.3. Subordinate and interrogative clauses
2.4. Non-finite clauses
3. Language Acquisition
3.1. L1 acquisition
3.2. The acquisition of syntax
3.3. Bilingual acquisition and L2 acquisition
3.4. Code-switching
Learning Achievements (Dublin Descriptors)
At the end of the course the student should be able to know the basic concepts of syntactic analysis and the fundamental issues related to the acquisition of syntax in L1 and L2 as well as bilingual acquisition.
S/he should also be able to apply the theoretical knowledge attained to particular cases, such as assessing the level of development of syntax achieved by both native Italian children and foreigners who study Italian as L2, so that they can intervene with appropriate teaching activities .
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
Teaching, Attendance, Course Books and Assessment
- Teaching
Frontal classes
- Course books
Cocchi, G. Basic English Syntax, FrancoAngeli, Milano, 2019
Donati C., La Sintassi, Il Mulino, Bologna, 2008
Extra-material on:
L1 acquisition
Bilingualism and code-switching
- 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 are advised to contact the lecturer before the exam
- Course books
Cocchi, G. Basic English Syntax, FrancoAngeli, Milano, 2019
Donati C., La Sintassi, Il Mulino, Bologna, 2008
Extra-material on:
L1 acquisition
Bilingualism and code-switching
- 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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