English Linguistics
A.Y. 2024/2025
Learning objectives
This course provides students with an understanding of the structure and use of the English language in synchronic and diachronic perspective. The course aims to develop the students' ability to reflect critically on how the English language 'works', considering its history and pluricentric nature.
Expected learning outcomes
At the end of the course the students should be aware of the linguistic approaches applied to the study of English and master their metalanguage; understand the dimensions of variation in language; be able to describe English in synchronic and diachronic terms; be able to analyse written texts and verbal exchanges applying familiar linguistic approaches.
Lesson period: year
Assessment methods: Esame
Assessment result: voto verbalizzato in trentesimi
Single course
This course cannot be attended as a single course. Please check our list of single courses to find the ones available for enrolment.
Course syllabus and organization
Single session
Responsible
Lesson period
year
Unita' didattica A
L-LIN/12 - LANGUAGE AND TRANSLATION - ENGLISH - University credits: 3
Lessons: 20 hours
Unita' didattica B
L-LIN/12 - LANGUAGE AND TRANSLATION - ENGLISH - University credits: 3
Lessons: 20 hours
Unita' didattica C
L-LIN/12 - LANGUAGE AND TRANSLATION - ENGLISH - University credits: 3
Lessons: 20 hours
Professor:
Iamartino Giovanni
Professor(s)
Reception:
In the afternoons from Monday to Friday, by appointment only, either in person or via Microsoft Teams 6.00-7.30 pm via Microsoft Teams; please make an appointment by email
The English Studies (Anglistica) branch of the Department (Prof. Iamartino's room)