German Linguistics

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).

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).