Theoretical Linguistics Ma
A.Y. 2023/2024
Learning objectives
The course aims at providing a deeper learning on topics that are foundational and crucial in the sciences of language, according to a specifically theoretical and general perspective.
Expected learning outcomes
Knowledge: at the end of the course, the student will acquire specialized knowledge in Theoretical Linguistics. These notions are based on the study of the structures, the phenomena, and the tendencies shown by the languages of the world, and are framed in a general and theoretical perspective.
Skills: at the end of the course students will be able to describe, with awareness and in a correct, precise and metalinguistically adequate way, the notions, the categories, the phenomena, and also the instruments of analysis that characterize the science of language, according to the epistemic, methodological and theoretical coordinates within those facts are located.
Skills: at the end of the course students will be able to describe, with awareness and in a correct, precise and metalinguistically adequate way, the notions, the categories, the phenomena, and also the instruments of analysis that characterize the science of language, according to the epistemic, methodological and theoretical coordinates within those facts are located.
Lesson period: Second 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
Second semester
Course syllabus
The course deals with the dimension of language change with particular reference to phenomena concerning grammatical structures and pragmatical structures.
The course deals with aspects of the theory of language, with particular reference to the linguistic change and the multiplicity of its causes and main mechanisms. In particular, the course will offer a deeper knowledge and reflection concerning the emergence either of morphosyntactic structures or of items that performs discursive-pragmatic functions.
The course deals with aspects of the theory of language, with particular reference to the linguistic change and the multiplicity of its causes and main mechanisms. In particular, the course will offer a deeper knowledge and reflection concerning the emergence either of morphosyntactic structures or of items that performs discursive-pragmatic functions.
Prerequisites for admission
The course is addressed to those students who have already taken a course either in Linguistics or in Theoretical Linguistics ('three year degree').
Teaching methods
The course is offered in a lecture format. Learning materials are available online on the Ariel platform, in order to provide the attending students with the tools for a deeper reflection and critical awareness.
Teaching Resources
Bibliography:
. M. Prandi - P. Cuzzolin - N. Grandi - M. Napoli, "Orizzonti della linguistica. Grammatica, tipologia, mutamento", Roma, Carocci, 2021.
. B. Heine, "On discourse markers: Grammaticalization, Pragmaticalization, or Something Else?", "Linguistics" 51, 6 (2013), pp. 1205-1247 (online).
. A Sansò, "I segnali discorsivi", Roma, Carocci, 2020.
. P. Molinelli, "Periferia testuale e periferia discorsiva nella grammaticalizzazione di verbi tra latino e lingue romanze: 'eccetto' vs 'prego'", in P. Greco - C. Vecchia - R. Sornicola (a cura di), "Strutture e dinamismi della variazione e del cambiamento linguistico. Atti del Convegno DIA III Napoli, 24-27 novembre 2014", "Memorie dell'Accademia di Archeologia, Lettere e Belle Arti in Napoli" 20 (2018), pp. 477-489 (online).
. Materials available on the Ariel site of the course 2023-2024.
Non attending students will add the following text:
. Ch. Fedriani - Ch. Ghezzi - P. Molinelli, "Grammaticalizzazione e pragmaticalizzazione di verbi tra periferia e prototipicità", in M. Chini - P. Cuzzolin (a cura di), "Tipologia, Acquisizione, Grammaticalizzazione", Milano, FrancoAngeli, 2018, pp. 143-153.
. M. Prandi - P. Cuzzolin - N. Grandi - M. Napoli, "Orizzonti della linguistica. Grammatica, tipologia, mutamento", Roma, Carocci, 2021.
. B. Heine, "On discourse markers: Grammaticalization, Pragmaticalization, or Something Else?", "Linguistics" 51, 6 (2013), pp. 1205-1247 (online).
. A Sansò, "I segnali discorsivi", Roma, Carocci, 2020.
. P. Molinelli, "Periferia testuale e periferia discorsiva nella grammaticalizzazione di verbi tra latino e lingue romanze: 'eccetto' vs 'prego'", in P. Greco - C. Vecchia - R. Sornicola (a cura di), "Strutture e dinamismi della variazione e del cambiamento linguistico. Atti del Convegno DIA III Napoli, 24-27 novembre 2014", "Memorie dell'Accademia di Archeologia, Lettere e Belle Arti in Napoli" 20 (2018), pp. 477-489 (online).
. Materials available on the Ariel site of the course 2023-2024.
Non attending students will add the following text:
. Ch. Fedriani - Ch. Ghezzi - P. Molinelli, "Grammaticalizzazione e pragmaticalizzazione di verbi tra periferia e prototipicità", in M. Chini - P. Cuzzolin (a cura di), "Tipologia, Acquisizione, Grammaticalizzazione", Milano, FrancoAngeli, 2018, pp. 143-153.
Assessment methods and Criteria
The exam involves an oral, individual interview in order to ascertain learning results and the abilities to describe the specific topics of the course, to report them with conscious and critical awareness, and to show a deep and critical possession of methodological resources, theoretical coordinates and metalinguistic competences.
International or Erasmus incoming students are kindly requested to contact the teacher of the course. Also students with disabilities should contact the teacher of the course, in order to discuss alternative examination methods, in agreement with the competent Office.
International or Erasmus incoming students are kindly requested to contact the teacher of the course. Also students with disabilities should contact the teacher of the course, in order to discuss alternative examination methods, in agreement with the competent Office.
L-LIN/01 - HISTORICAL AND GENERAL LINGUISTICS - University credits: 6
Lessons: 40 hours
Professor:
Biondi Laura
Educational website(s)
Professor(s)
Reception:
Tuesday, 9.00-12.00.
Microsoft Teams Platform. Please, contact the teacher via email.