German Linguistics
A.Y. 2023/2024
Learning objectives
The course aims to introduce contrastive linguistics in general and the linguistic comparison of the Italian and German languages in particular. After a brief introduction to the history of contrast linguistics and comparative linguistics, the course aims to lead students to the discovery of contrast linguistics and its application to specific areas such as translation and teaching of a foreign/second language. The lesson will present the various linguistic levels such as phonology, spelling, morphology, syntax and textuality of the Italian and German languages to learn the main divergences and convergences between the linguistic systems taken into consideration. Explanations are proposed through theoretical reflections an practical exercises (analysis of linguistic structures of texts, short translations).
Expected learning outcomes
Knowledge The course aims to provide the relevant knowledge: -specific language terminology - the various methods of linguistic comparison - the main linguistic convergences and divergences of the Italian and German languages At the end of the course, the student will be able to apply the knowledge acquired in the field of translation (Italian-German) and teaching of German L2. Skills At the end of the course the student will be able to identify the main differences and similarities in the language systems of Italian and German. The student will be able to use the various linguistic support tools such as grammars, corpora and dictionaries for a detailed contrastive analysis. In addition, the student will have acquired the ability to use specific language terminology appropriately and understand it (in both Italian and German).
Lesson period: First semester
Assessment methods: Esame
Assessment result: voto verbalizzato in trentesimi
Single course
This course can be attended as a single course.
Course syllabus and organization
Single session
Responsible
Lesson period
First semester
Course syllabus
The course is entitled "Kontrastive Linguistik Italienisch-Deutsch" and is divided into three teaching parts, which will be addressed in sequence:
A: Introduction to Contrastive Linguistics
B: Selected problems of language comparison for Italian and German
C: German>Italian Translation
The course aims to introduce Contrastive linguistics in general and to the linguistic comparison of Italian and German in particular. In unit A the history of Contrastive linguistics and comparative linguistics will be studied. In unit B a presentation of the linguistic comparison and its application to specific areas such as translation and teaching of a foreign/second language will be proposed. The various linguistic levels such as phonology, spelling, morphology, syntax, and textuality of the Italian and German languages will be presented during the lesson in order to know the main divergences and convergences between the language systems taken into consideration. Unit C provides an introduction to translation from German into Italian by applying the skills acquired in Contrastive Linguistics in Units A and B.
The course program is valid until February 2025.
Information for non-attending students
The course program for non-attending students is the same for attending students. Naturally, given the more significant difficulties deriving from a preparation carried out independently, it is recommended that non-attending students devote an adequate amount of time to studying and processing the contents of the program and to supplement the bibliography with further material available online or in the library.
A: Introduction to Contrastive Linguistics
B: Selected problems of language comparison for Italian and German
C: German>Italian Translation
The course aims to introduce Contrastive linguistics in general and to the linguistic comparison of Italian and German in particular. In unit A the history of Contrastive linguistics and comparative linguistics will be studied. In unit B a presentation of the linguistic comparison and its application to specific areas such as translation and teaching of a foreign/second language will be proposed. The various linguistic levels such as phonology, spelling, morphology, syntax, and textuality of the Italian and German languages will be presented during the lesson in order to know the main divergences and convergences between the language systems taken into consideration. Unit C provides an introduction to translation from German into Italian by applying the skills acquired in Contrastive Linguistics in Units A and B.
The course program is valid until February 2025.
Information for non-attending students
The course program for non-attending students is the same for attending students. Naturally, given the more significant difficulties deriving from a preparation carried out independently, it is recommended that non-attending students devote an adequate amount of time to studying and processing the contents of the program and to supplement the bibliography with further material available online or in the library.
Prerequisites for admission
The course, which is held entirely in German, the examination materials and bibliography presuppose solid language skills in both Italian and German (a B1 level of the CEFR is strongly recommended). Students of Degree Courses other than Languages who do not know German or are beginners will not always be able to rely on Italian translations; therefore, if interested in the course, they will have to contact the teacher in advance to evaluate possible adaptations of the program. Erasmus students or students of other forms of mobility are admitted, provided they have solid skills in Italian and German.
Teaching methods
The course adopts the following teaching methods: frontal lessons, seminar activities (group work) and the participation of the student in the seminar activities proposed on selected topics of the course .
Teaching Resources
The course has a website on the online teaching platform Ariel to which you can refer for lesson notes and other materials provided by the teacher. Below are the recommended reading texts for the various teaching units.
Teaching unit A
Tekin, Özlem: Grundlagen der Kontrastiven Linguistik in Theorie und Praxis, Stauffenburg, Tübingen 2012.
Rein, Kurt: Einführung in die kontrastive Linguistik, Darmstadt: Wissenschaftliche Buchgesellschaft, 1983.
Teaching Unit B
Blasco Ferrer, Edoardo: Italiano e tedesco. Un confronto linguistico, Torino, Paravia 1999.
Bosco Coletsos, Sandra/ Costa, Marcella (a cura di): Italiano e tedesco: Questioni di linguistica contrastiva, Edizioni dell'Orso, Alessandria 2013.
Figge, Udo/ De Matteis, Mario: Sprachvergleich italienisch-deutsch, München, Oldenbourg 1982.
Nied Curcio, Martina (a cura di): Ausgewählte Phänomene zur kontrastiven Linguistik Italienisch-Deutsch für italienische Deutschstudierende, Franco Angeli, Milano 2008.
Gallmann, Peter & Siller-Runggaldier, Heidi & Sitta, Horst: Sprachen im Vergleich. Deutsch-Ladinisch-Italienisch, Bozen: Pädagogisches Institut (vol./capitoli scelti)
Vol. I: Das Verb, 2008.
Vol. II: Determinanten und Pronomen, 2010.
Vol. III: Der einfache Satz, 2013.
Vol. IV: Der komplexe Satz 2018.
Vol. V: Substantiv, Adjektiv, Adverb, Präposition, Konjunktion.
Further bibliographic material will be provided during the course.
Teaching Unit C (9 ECTS):
Further bibliographic material will be provided during the course.
Teaching unit A
Tekin, Özlem: Grundlagen der Kontrastiven Linguistik in Theorie und Praxis, Stauffenburg, Tübingen 2012.
Rein, Kurt: Einführung in die kontrastive Linguistik, Darmstadt: Wissenschaftliche Buchgesellschaft, 1983.
Teaching Unit B
Blasco Ferrer, Edoardo: Italiano e tedesco. Un confronto linguistico, Torino, Paravia 1999.
Bosco Coletsos, Sandra/ Costa, Marcella (a cura di): Italiano e tedesco: Questioni di linguistica contrastiva, Edizioni dell'Orso, Alessandria 2013.
Figge, Udo/ De Matteis, Mario: Sprachvergleich italienisch-deutsch, München, Oldenbourg 1982.
Nied Curcio, Martina (a cura di): Ausgewählte Phänomene zur kontrastiven Linguistik Italienisch-Deutsch für italienische Deutschstudierende, Franco Angeli, Milano 2008.
Gallmann, Peter & Siller-Runggaldier, Heidi & Sitta, Horst: Sprachen im Vergleich. Deutsch-Ladinisch-Italienisch, Bozen: Pädagogisches Institut (vol./capitoli scelti)
Vol. I: Das Verb, 2008.
Vol. II: Determinanten und Pronomen, 2010.
Vol. III: Der einfache Satz, 2013.
Vol. IV: Der komplexe Satz 2018.
Vol. V: Substantiv, Adjektiv, Adverb, Präposition, Konjunktion.
Further bibliographic material will be provided during the course.
Teaching Unit C (9 ECTS):
Further bibliographic material will be provided during the course.
Assessment methods and Criteria
The test consists of a 60-minute written examination in German with closed and semi-open questions on the course content, aimed at ascertaining the knowledge and skills acquired during the course (units A and B) and in a 60-minute written translation from German to Italian (unit C). The course also includes the possibility of in-course tests (partial testing). The final grade is expressed in thirtieths, and the student may refuse it (in which case it will be recorded as "withdrawn").
International or Erasmus incoming students are invited to contact the lecturer in good time. Examination procedures for students with disabilities and/or DSA must be agreed with the teacher, in accordance with the relevant Office.
International or Erasmus incoming students are invited to contact the lecturer in good time. Examination procedures for students with disabilities and/or DSA must be agreed with the teacher, in accordance with the relevant Office.
Unita' didattica A
L-LIN/14 - LANGUAGE AND TRANSLATION - GERMAN - University credits: 3
Lessons: 20 hours
Professor:
Katelhoen Peggy
Unita' didattica B
L-LIN/14 - LANGUAGE AND TRANSLATION - GERMAN - University credits: 3
Lessons: 20 hours
Professor:
Katelhoen Peggy
Unita' didattica C
L-LIN/14 - LANGUAGE AND TRANSLATION - GERMAN - University credits: 3
Lessons: 20 hours
Professor:
Nicoli Roberto
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