Fundamentals of Linguistics
A.Y. 2025/2026
Learning objectives
Module: General Linguistics
This course is part of a degree programme that aims to provide linguistic and metalinguistic skills in at least two foreign languages besides Italian. In this respect, the course aims to raise students' awareness of the different levels of linguistic analysis (phonetics, phonology, morphology, syntax, semantics and pragmatics), starting from the knowledge and skills they acquired in their previous studies in relation to their mother-tongue and to other languages. It also aims to illustrate the concepts of diachronic, diatopic and diastratic variations of a language. Moreover, students will acquire the terminology needed to describe and conceptualise the various phenomena related to the functioning of a language.
Module: Italian Linguistics
The goal of this course is to give students an introduction to the Italian language, focusing on its evolution, and more specifically on its developments from the second half of the 20th century to the present. Moreover, the course is designed to provide a sociolinguistic overview of the current varieties of Italian (standard and neo-standard Italian, dialects, special languages, bureaucratic Italian, youth languages, Italian spoken outside of Italy, Italian spoken by foreigners, languages of the media etc.). This will equip students with a theoretical framework for concepts that will be further examined during other courses (linguistic courses, but not only) included in the three-year programme.
This course is part of a degree programme that aims to provide linguistic and metalinguistic skills in at least two foreign languages besides Italian. In this respect, the course aims to raise students' awareness of the different levels of linguistic analysis (phonetics, phonology, morphology, syntax, semantics and pragmatics), starting from the knowledge and skills they acquired in their previous studies in relation to their mother-tongue and to other languages. It also aims to illustrate the concepts of diachronic, diatopic and diastratic variations of a language. Moreover, students will acquire the terminology needed to describe and conceptualise the various phenomena related to the functioning of a language.
Module: Italian Linguistics
The goal of this course is to give students an introduction to the Italian language, focusing on its evolution, and more specifically on its developments from the second half of the 20th century to the present. Moreover, the course is designed to provide a sociolinguistic overview of the current varieties of Italian (standard and neo-standard Italian, dialects, special languages, bureaucratic Italian, youth languages, Italian spoken outside of Italy, Italian spoken by foreigners, languages of the media etc.). This will equip students with a theoretical framework for concepts that will be further examined during other courses (linguistic courses, but not only) included in the three-year programme.
Expected learning outcomes
Module: General Linguistics
By the end of the course, students are expected to recognise the different levels of linguistic analysis and adopt the main interpretative categories developed by the major schools of thought in linguistics. In addition, students should be able to use the specialised terminology of general linguistics.
Module: Italian Linguistics
By the end of the course, students will be familiar with the basic structures of the Italian language, the most important turning points in its development and its current range of varieties, being fully aware of its richness. The exam is designed to test this knowledge and to ascertain if students have achieved the ultimate goal of the course, which is to provide future language experts with both professional linguistic skills and cultural awareness. This is also in line with the overarching objective of the degree programme.
By the end of the course, students are expected to recognise the different levels of linguistic analysis and adopt the main interpretative categories developed by the major schools of thought in linguistics. In addition, students should be able to use the specialised terminology of general linguistics.
Module: Italian Linguistics
By the end of the course, students will be familiar with the basic structures of the Italian language, the most important turning points in its development and its current range of varieties, being fully aware of its richness. The exam is designed to test this knowledge and to ascertain if students have achieved the ultimate goal of the course, which is to provide future language experts with both professional linguistic skills and cultural awareness. This is also in line with the overarching objective of the degree programme.
Lesson period: Activity scheduled over several sessions (see Course syllabus and organization section for more detailed information).
Assessment methods: Esame
Assessment result: voto verbalizzato in trentesimi
Single course
This course can be attended as a single course.
Course syllabus and organization
A-K
Responsible
Lesson period
year
Prerequisites for admission
No special prerequisites are necessary, except for a knowledge of the Italian language of at least CEFR level B1.
Assessment methods and Criteria
The examination consists of an individual interview, in Italian, aimed at verifying knowledge of the topics explained during the course and the volumes in the syllabus, the ability to identify and analyse linguistic phenomena and accuracy in the use of specific terminology. The final grade is expressed in thirtieths and may be refused (in which case it will be recorded as "ritirato"). International or Erasmus students are invited to contact the professors in advance. Examination arrangements for students with disabilities or DSA must be agreed with the professors, in consultation with the relevant office.
At the end of each part, "Linguistica generale" and "Linguistica italiana" modules, it will be possible to take a partial written examination, which will take place at the end of the respective part. If the written test is passed, the examination can be completed with the oral test at any examination call. The result of the written test will remain valid for one year. Those who do not wish to take the written test, fail it or do not accept the grade, will take the examination entirely orally. The two parts of the whole course of "Fondamenti di Linguistica" can be prepared for a single exam session or for two separated exam sessions, in any order: in this latter case, the registration of the final grade will take place only when both parts have been successfully passed, by the end of the academic year.
At the end of each part, "Linguistica generale" and "Linguistica italiana" modules, it will be possible to take a partial written examination, which will take place at the end of the respective part. If the written test is passed, the examination can be completed with the oral test at any examination call. The result of the written test will remain valid for one year. Those who do not wish to take the written test, fail it or do not accept the grade, will take the examination entirely orally. The two parts of the whole course of "Fondamenti di Linguistica" can be prepared for a single exam session or for two separated exam sessions, in any order: in this latter case, the registration of the final grade will take place only when both parts have been successfully passed, by the end of the academic year.
General Linguistics
Course syllabus
The course introduces students to the scientific study of language and its structures, providing the knowledge and methodological tools for the analysis of the various levels in which human languages are organised, with in-depth study of the variability of language in different contexts of use.
Fundamental theoretical notions and units of analysis of linguistics on the various levels of the system (phonetics, phonology, morphology, syntax, lexicon, semantics) will be introduced. In the last part of the course, the notions of linguistic change and the areal and typological classification of world languages will be explored in depth, with a focus on the languages of Europe.
Fundamental theoretical notions and units of analysis of linguistics on the various levels of the system (phonetics, phonology, morphology, syntax, lexicon, semantics) will be introduced. In the last part of the course, the notions of linguistic change and the areal and typological classification of world languages will be explored in depth, with a focus on the languages of Europe.
Teaching methods
The course consists in both lectures (in presence or in live streaming on Teams) and online materials for the asynchronous learning on the student part. Further teaching materials will be offered in the Ariel platform and they consist of:
- More examples of application of the notions seen during the lectures, with notes provided by the teacher;
- More exercises than the ones seen during lectures, particularly useful for the preparation of the exam, with their solutions;
- Auto-evaluation tests with automatic correction to allow the student to check his/her learning during the course;
- Supporting material to help in the preparation of the exam (schemes, IPA charts, images).
- The slides projected during the lectures in .pdf;
- Suggested extra readings for different topics (not mandatory for the exam);
- Indications of some websites of particular interest for the study of Linguistics (not mandatory for the exam).
Attendance and active participation during the course is strongly recommended.
- More examples of application of the notions seen during the lectures, with notes provided by the teacher;
- More exercises than the ones seen during lectures, particularly useful for the preparation of the exam, with their solutions;
- Auto-evaluation tests with automatic correction to allow the student to check his/her learning during the course;
- Supporting material to help in the preparation of the exam (schemes, IPA charts, images).
- The slides projected during the lectures in .pdf;
- Suggested extra readings for different topics (not mandatory for the exam);
- Indications of some websites of particular interest for the study of Linguistics (not mandatory for the exam).
Attendance and active participation during the course is strongly recommended.
Teaching Resources
1) Attending students:
- Arcodia, G.F. & Panunzi, A. (a cura di, 2023) Linguistica. Introduzione alle scienze del linguaggio, Milano: Pearson, from chapter 1 to 9 (included), except chapter 2;
- Banfi, E. & Grandi, N. (2020) Le lingue d'Europa, Roma: Carocci;
- 2 chapters to be selected by the student from one of the following texts (it is possible to select both chapters from the same text!):
o Banfi, E. & Grandi, N. (a cura di, 2022) Le lingue extra-europee: Asia e Africa, Roma: Carocci, chapters from 3 to 15;
o Banfi, E. & Grandi, N. (a cura di, 2022) Le lingue extra-europee: Americhe, Australia e lingue di contatto, Roma: Carocci, chapters 4, 5 and 6.
- Castagneto, M., Meluzzi, C. (2025) Eserciziario di Linguistica e Glottologia, just the online exercises on chapters 1-7 and 9.
- Slides, lesson notes, and materials on Ariel.
2) Not attending students:
- Arcodia, G.F. & Panunzi, A. (eds., 2023) Linguistica. Introduzione alle scienze del linguaggio, Milano: Pearson, chapters from 1 to 9 (included), except chapter 2;
- Banfi, E. & Grandi, N. (2020) Le lingue d'Europa, Roma: Carocci;
- Mauri, C. & Arcodia, G.F. (2020) La diversità linguistica, Roma: Carocci.
- 2 chapters to be selected by the student from one of the following texts (it is possible to select both chapters from the same text!):
o Banfi, E. & Grandi, N. (eds., 2022) Le lingue extra-europee: Asia e Africa, Roma: Carocci, chapters from 3 to 15;
o Banfi, E. & Grandi, N. (eds., 2022) Le lingue extra-europee: Americhe, Australia e lingue di contatto, Roma: Carocci, chapters 4, 5 and 6.
- Castagneto, M., Meluzzi, C. (2025) Eserciziario di Linguistica e Glottologia, just the online exercises on chapters 1-7 and 9.
- (recommended) Luraghi, S.; Thornton, A.M. Linguistica generale: esercitazioni e autoverifica, Roma: Carocci, 2004 or following editions.
Foreigner students may ask to substitute part of the bibliography with equivalent English text, by contacting the professor via email.
Students with specific learning needs are invited to contact the professor, possibly prior the beginning or in the first weeks of lessons. Please, remember to address your email to the dedicated offices (e.g., DSA).
- Arcodia, G.F. & Panunzi, A. (a cura di, 2023) Linguistica. Introduzione alle scienze del linguaggio, Milano: Pearson, from chapter 1 to 9 (included), except chapter 2;
- Banfi, E. & Grandi, N. (2020) Le lingue d'Europa, Roma: Carocci;
- 2 chapters to be selected by the student from one of the following texts (it is possible to select both chapters from the same text!):
o Banfi, E. & Grandi, N. (a cura di, 2022) Le lingue extra-europee: Asia e Africa, Roma: Carocci, chapters from 3 to 15;
o Banfi, E. & Grandi, N. (a cura di, 2022) Le lingue extra-europee: Americhe, Australia e lingue di contatto, Roma: Carocci, chapters 4, 5 and 6.
- Castagneto, M., Meluzzi, C. (2025) Eserciziario di Linguistica e Glottologia, just the online exercises on chapters 1-7 and 9.
- Slides, lesson notes, and materials on Ariel.
2) Not attending students:
- Arcodia, G.F. & Panunzi, A. (eds., 2023) Linguistica. Introduzione alle scienze del linguaggio, Milano: Pearson, chapters from 1 to 9 (included), except chapter 2;
- Banfi, E. & Grandi, N. (2020) Le lingue d'Europa, Roma: Carocci;
- Mauri, C. & Arcodia, G.F. (2020) La diversità linguistica, Roma: Carocci.
- 2 chapters to be selected by the student from one of the following texts (it is possible to select both chapters from the same text!):
o Banfi, E. & Grandi, N. (eds., 2022) Le lingue extra-europee: Asia e Africa, Roma: Carocci, chapters from 3 to 15;
o Banfi, E. & Grandi, N. (eds., 2022) Le lingue extra-europee: Americhe, Australia e lingue di contatto, Roma: Carocci, chapters 4, 5 and 6.
- Castagneto, M., Meluzzi, C. (2025) Eserciziario di Linguistica e Glottologia, just the online exercises on chapters 1-7 and 9.
- (recommended) Luraghi, S.; Thornton, A.M. Linguistica generale: esercitazioni e autoverifica, Roma: Carocci, 2004 or following editions.
Foreigner students may ask to substitute part of the bibliography with equivalent English text, by contacting the professor via email.
Students with specific learning needs are invited to contact the professor, possibly prior the beginning or in the first weeks of lessons. Please, remember to address your email to the dedicated offices (e.g., DSA).
Italian Linguistics
Course syllabus
The course examines the history of the Italian language from its origins to the present day, lingering at its main junctures. It will therefore focus on all the sociolinguistic varieties of contemporary Italy.
Teaching methods
The course proposes a study of the Italian language in its history and sociolinguistic varieties starting with texts. The slides shown in class will be gradually uploaded onto the Ariel platform and will be, for attending students, a part of the examination programme.
Teaching Resources
Silvia Morgana, Giuseppe Sergio, "Breve storia della lingua italiana", Roma, Carocci, nuova ed. 2026.
Silvia Ballarè, Ilaria Fiorentini, Emanuele Miola (a cura di), "Le varietà dell'italiano contemporaneo", Roma, Carocci, 2024.
Sergio Lubello, "Lingua o antilingua? Il sempreverde burocratese", Firenze, Cesati, 2025.
Those who cannot attend the lectures will study the following books:
Silvia Morgana, Giuseppe Sergio, "Breve storia della lingua italiana", Roma, Carocci, nuova ed. 2026.
Mari D'Agostino, Giuseppe Paternostro, "Lingue e società nell'Italia contemporanea", Bologna, il Mulino, 2025.
Sergio Lubello, "Lingua o antilingua? Il sempreverde burocratese", Firenze, Cesati, 2025.
Silvia Ballarè, Ilaria Fiorentini, Emanuele Miola (a cura di), "Le varietà dell'italiano contemporaneo", Roma, Carocci, 2024.
Sergio Lubello, "Lingua o antilingua? Il sempreverde burocratese", Firenze, Cesati, 2025.
Those who cannot attend the lectures will study the following books:
Silvia Morgana, Giuseppe Sergio, "Breve storia della lingua italiana", Roma, Carocci, nuova ed. 2026.
Mari D'Agostino, Giuseppe Paternostro, "Lingue e società nell'Italia contemporanea", Bologna, il Mulino, 2025.
Sergio Lubello, "Lingua o antilingua? Il sempreverde burocratese", Firenze, Cesati, 2025.
Modules or teaching units
General Linguistics
L-LIN/01 - HISTORICAL AND GENERAL LINGUISTICS - University credits: 6
Lessons: 40 hours
Professors:
Meli Giulia, Scala Andrea
Italian Linguistics
L-FIL-LET/12 - ITALIAN LINGUISTICS - University credits: 6
Lessons: 40 hours
Professor:
Sergio Giuseppe
L-Z
Responsible
Lesson period
year
Prerequisites for admission
None.
Assessment methods and Criteria
Final oral exam
The final test will consist in a colloquium in which it will verified the reaching of the learning outcomes of the course. In particular, during the colloquium the student will be asked to be able to:
1. Solve some short exercises about the phonetic/phonological, morphological and syntactic analysis on typologically different languages;
2. Define in an accurate way and with the proper technical terminology the theoretical and methodological principles on the different levels of linguistic analysis;
3. Give the adequate exemplification of the theoretical notions seen in class or in the manuals;
4. Critically discuss the examples of application of linguistic analysis to the variability of human language.
WARNING: The correct phonetic transcription and morphemic identification is a necessary condition (even if not sufficient) to continue the exam.
Final evaluation is expressed in thirties.
Preliminary written test
Only for attending students.
At the end of the course, there will be a preliminary test in written form on the contents of the manual "Linguistica. Introduzione alle scienze del linguaggio", chapters from 1 to 9 (except for chapter 2).
The test will contain specific questions to verify specific learning outcomes:
- Multiple choice answers and open short answers: definition of theoretical and methodological principles of linguistic analysis;
- Short exercises of analysis on phonetics/phonology, morphology and syntax on typologically different languages.
If a student succeeds and accepts the evaluation of the written test, he/she will be orally examined only on the book "Lingue d'Europa" and on the 2 selected chapters of the volumes "Lingue Extra-Europee" (see Bibliography).
In this case, the oral exam will focus on these learning objectives:
- Critical discussion of the typological properties of the different linguistic systems;
- Description of the chosen language families in light of typological linguistics.
The final test will consist in a colloquium in which it will verified the reaching of the learning outcomes of the course. In particular, during the colloquium the student will be asked to be able to:
1. Solve some short exercises about the phonetic/phonological, morphological and syntactic analysis on typologically different languages;
2. Define in an accurate way and with the proper technical terminology the theoretical and methodological principles on the different levels of linguistic analysis;
3. Give the adequate exemplification of the theoretical notions seen in class or in the manuals;
4. Critically discuss the examples of application of linguistic analysis to the variability of human language.
WARNING: The correct phonetic transcription and morphemic identification is a necessary condition (even if not sufficient) to continue the exam.
Final evaluation is expressed in thirties.
Preliminary written test
Only for attending students.
At the end of the course, there will be a preliminary test in written form on the contents of the manual "Linguistica. Introduzione alle scienze del linguaggio", chapters from 1 to 9 (except for chapter 2).
The test will contain specific questions to verify specific learning outcomes:
- Multiple choice answers and open short answers: definition of theoretical and methodological principles of linguistic analysis;
- Short exercises of analysis on phonetics/phonology, morphology and syntax on typologically different languages.
If a student succeeds and accepts the evaluation of the written test, he/she will be orally examined only on the book "Lingue d'Europa" and on the 2 selected chapters of the volumes "Lingue Extra-Europee" (see Bibliography).
In this case, the oral exam will focus on these learning objectives:
- Critical discussion of the typological properties of the different linguistic systems;
- Description of the chosen language families in light of typological linguistics.
General Linguistics
Course syllabus
The course introduces the students to the scientific study of language and its structures, by giving the theoretical knowledges and the methodological instruments to analyse various levels of human languages, with detailed study of linguistic variability according to contexts of use.
Part 1: Linguistics, language and languages
The module introduces the main theoretical notions of Linguistics, the notion of language and of languages, other than addressing the main properties of the language as a system.
Main topics in this part:
- Language and communication
- The structure of the linguistic sign
- The properties of language
Bibliography (for part 1)
Arcodia, G.F. & Panunzi, A. (a cura di, 2023) Linguistica. Introduzione alle scienze del linguaggio, Milano: Pearson, chapters 1, 2 (not 2.2 and 2.3), 7
Part 2: Phonetics, phonology and sound change
In this module we will consider the phonetic and phonological dimensions of linguistic sign. The theoretical notions will be applied to the diachronic and synchronic variability of the language, by also introducing the notions of sound change.
Main topics in this part:
- Phonetics and sound classification
- Syllable, accent and tone
- Phonological processes
- Sound change
Bibliography (for part 2):
Arcodia, G.F. & Panunzi, A. (a cura di, 2023) Linguistica. Introduzione alle scienze del linguaggio, Milano: Pearson, chapters 3 and 9 (from 9.1 to 9.9).
Part 3: Morphology, Syntax and the Lexicon
In this module we will consider the morphological and syntactic dimensions of linguistic sign; we will also introduce the basic elements of lexical and semantic analysis. We will further explore the notions of language change in its diachronic dimension.
Main topics in this part:
- Morphology
- Syntax
- Lexicon
- Semantic
- Language change
Bibliography (for part 3):
- Arcodia, G.F. & Panunzi, A. (a cura di, 2023) Linguistica. Introduzione alle scienze del linguaggio, Milano: Pearson: chapters 4, 5, 6, 9 (from 9.10 to 9.13).
Part 4: Linguistic variability
In this part we will address the different ways to classify world's languages (areal, genealogical and typological classification). We will focus on the different morphological and syntactic types, and on the notion of linguistic universal. The last part of the course will focus on languages in Europe.
Main topics in this part:
- Classifying world's languages
- Morphological and syntactic types
- Linguistic universals
- The languages of Europe
Bibliography (for part 4):
- Arcodia, G.F. & Panunzi, A. (a cura di, 2023) Linguistica. Introduzione alle scienze del linguaggio, Milano: Pearson: capitolo 8.
- Banfi, E. & Grandi, N. (2020) Le lingue d'Europa, Roma: Carocci, capitoli 3, 4 e 5;
- Banfi, E. & Grandi, N. (a cura di, 2022) Le lingue extra-europee: Asia e Africa, Roma: Carocci, capitoli 1 e 2;
During the different modules various experts in linguistics will teach in guest (optional) classes, in order to offer the students an up-to-date overview of the developments of the discipline and its further perspectives.
The program of the guest classes and the precise structure of the different lessons for each modules will be uploaded on Ariel at the beginning of the course.
Part 1: Linguistics, language and languages
The module introduces the main theoretical notions of Linguistics, the notion of language and of languages, other than addressing the main properties of the language as a system.
Main topics in this part:
- Language and communication
- The structure of the linguistic sign
- The properties of language
Bibliography (for part 1)
Arcodia, G.F. & Panunzi, A. (a cura di, 2023) Linguistica. Introduzione alle scienze del linguaggio, Milano: Pearson, chapters 1, 2 (not 2.2 and 2.3), 7
Part 2: Phonetics, phonology and sound change
In this module we will consider the phonetic and phonological dimensions of linguistic sign. The theoretical notions will be applied to the diachronic and synchronic variability of the language, by also introducing the notions of sound change.
Main topics in this part:
- Phonetics and sound classification
- Syllable, accent and tone
- Phonological processes
- Sound change
Bibliography (for part 2):
Arcodia, G.F. & Panunzi, A. (a cura di, 2023) Linguistica. Introduzione alle scienze del linguaggio, Milano: Pearson, chapters 3 and 9 (from 9.1 to 9.9).
Part 3: Morphology, Syntax and the Lexicon
In this module we will consider the morphological and syntactic dimensions of linguistic sign; we will also introduce the basic elements of lexical and semantic analysis. We will further explore the notions of language change in its diachronic dimension.
Main topics in this part:
- Morphology
- Syntax
- Lexicon
- Semantic
- Language change
Bibliography (for part 3):
- Arcodia, G.F. & Panunzi, A. (a cura di, 2023) Linguistica. Introduzione alle scienze del linguaggio, Milano: Pearson: chapters 4, 5, 6, 9 (from 9.10 to 9.13).
Part 4: Linguistic variability
In this part we will address the different ways to classify world's languages (areal, genealogical and typological classification). We will focus on the different morphological and syntactic types, and on the notion of linguistic universal. The last part of the course will focus on languages in Europe.
Main topics in this part:
- Classifying world's languages
- Morphological and syntactic types
- Linguistic universals
- The languages of Europe
Bibliography (for part 4):
- Arcodia, G.F. & Panunzi, A. (a cura di, 2023) Linguistica. Introduzione alle scienze del linguaggio, Milano: Pearson: capitolo 8.
- Banfi, E. & Grandi, N. (2020) Le lingue d'Europa, Roma: Carocci, capitoli 3, 4 e 5;
- Banfi, E. & Grandi, N. (a cura di, 2022) Le lingue extra-europee: Asia e Africa, Roma: Carocci, capitoli 1 e 2;
During the different modules various experts in linguistics will teach in guest (optional) classes, in order to offer the students an up-to-date overview of the developments of the discipline and its further perspectives.
The program of the guest classes and the precise structure of the different lessons for each modules will be uploaded on Ariel at the beginning of the course.
Teaching methods
The course consists in both lectures (in presence or in live streaming on Teams) and online materials for the asynchronous learning on the student part. These teaching materials on the Ariel platform consist of:
- More examples of application of the notions seen during the lectures, with notes provided by the teacher;
- More exercises than the ones seen during lectures, particularly useful for the preparation of the exam, with their solutions;
- Auto-evaluation tests with automatic correction to allow the student to check his/her learning during the course;
- Supporting material to help in the preparation of the exam (schemes, IPA charts, images).
Students will also find on Ariel:
- The slides projected during the lectures in .pdf;
- Link to extra tests of self-evaluations, exercises and online mini-games created by the professor to enhance the learning experience;
- Suggested extra readings for different topics (not mandatory for the exam);
- Indications of some websites of particular interest for the study of Linguistics (not mandatory for the exam).
Active participation during the course is strongly recommended.
- More examples of application of the notions seen during the lectures, with notes provided by the teacher;
- More exercises than the ones seen during lectures, particularly useful for the preparation of the exam, with their solutions;
- Auto-evaluation tests with automatic correction to allow the student to check his/her learning during the course;
- Supporting material to help in the preparation of the exam (schemes, IPA charts, images).
Students will also find on Ariel:
- The slides projected during the lectures in .pdf;
- Link to extra tests of self-evaluations, exercises and online mini-games created by the professor to enhance the learning experience;
- Suggested extra readings for different topics (not mandatory for the exam);
- Indications of some websites of particular interest for the study of Linguistics (not mandatory for the exam).
Active participation during the course is strongly recommended.
Teaching Resources
Attending students:
- Arcodia, G.F. & Panunzi, A. (a cura di, 2023) Linguistica. Introduzione alle scienze del linguaggio, Milano: Pearson, chapters 1 to 9 (with the esclusion of chapter 2);
- Castagneto, M. & Meluzzi, C. (2025, online only) Eserciziario di linguistica e glottologia, chapters from 1 to 9 (only for online exercises!);
- Banfi, E. & Grandi, N. (2020) Le lingue d'Europa, Roma: Carocci;
- 2 chapters freely selected by the student from these two texts (not necessarily from the the same text):
o Banfi, E. & Grandi, N. (a cura di, 2022) Le lingue extra-europee: Asia e Africa, Roma: Carocci, chapters from 3 to 15;
o Banfi, E. & Grandi, N. (a cura di, 2022) Le lingue extra-europee: Americhe, Australia e lingue di contatto, Roma: Carocci, chapters 4, 5, 6.
- Slides, lesson notes, exercises and materials on Ariel.
Not attending students:
- Arcodia, G.F. & Panunzi, A. (eds., 2023) Linguistica. Introduzione alle scienze del linguaggio, Milano: Pearson, chapters 1 to 9 (with the esclusion of chapter 2);
- Banfi, E. & Grandi, N. (2020) Le lingue d'Europa, Roma: Carocci;
- Mauri, C. & Arcodia, G.F. (2020) La diversità linguistica, Roma: Carocci.
- 2 chapters to be selected by the student from one of the following texts (it is possible to select both chapters from the same text!):
o Banfi, E. & Grandi, N. (eds., 2022) Le lingue extra-europee: Asia e Africa, Roma: Carocci, chapters from 3 to 15;
o Banfi, E. & Grandi, N. (eds., 2022) Le lingue extra-europee: Americhe, Australia e lingue di contatto, Roma: Carocci, chapters 4, 5 and 6.
- (recommended) Luraghi, S.; Thornton, A.M. Linguistica generale: esercitazioni e autoverifica, Roma: Carocci, 2004 or following editions.
Foreigner students may ask to substitute part of the bibliography with equivalent English text, by contacting the professor via email.
Students with specific learning needs are invited to contact the professor, possibly prior the beginning or the first weeks of lessons. Please, remember to address your email to the dedicated offices (e.g., DSA).
- Arcodia, G.F. & Panunzi, A. (a cura di, 2023) Linguistica. Introduzione alle scienze del linguaggio, Milano: Pearson, chapters 1 to 9 (with the esclusion of chapter 2);
- Castagneto, M. & Meluzzi, C. (2025, online only) Eserciziario di linguistica e glottologia, chapters from 1 to 9 (only for online exercises!);
- Banfi, E. & Grandi, N. (2020) Le lingue d'Europa, Roma: Carocci;
- 2 chapters freely selected by the student from these two texts (not necessarily from the the same text):
o Banfi, E. & Grandi, N. (a cura di, 2022) Le lingue extra-europee: Asia e Africa, Roma: Carocci, chapters from 3 to 15;
o Banfi, E. & Grandi, N. (a cura di, 2022) Le lingue extra-europee: Americhe, Australia e lingue di contatto, Roma: Carocci, chapters 4, 5, 6.
- Slides, lesson notes, exercises and materials on Ariel.
Not attending students:
- Arcodia, G.F. & Panunzi, A. (eds., 2023) Linguistica. Introduzione alle scienze del linguaggio, Milano: Pearson, chapters 1 to 9 (with the esclusion of chapter 2);
- Banfi, E. & Grandi, N. (2020) Le lingue d'Europa, Roma: Carocci;
- Mauri, C. & Arcodia, G.F. (2020) La diversità linguistica, Roma: Carocci.
- 2 chapters to be selected by the student from one of the following texts (it is possible to select both chapters from the same text!):
o Banfi, E. & Grandi, N. (eds., 2022) Le lingue extra-europee: Asia e Africa, Roma: Carocci, chapters from 3 to 15;
o Banfi, E. & Grandi, N. (eds., 2022) Le lingue extra-europee: Americhe, Australia e lingue di contatto, Roma: Carocci, chapters 4, 5 and 6.
- (recommended) Luraghi, S.; Thornton, A.M. Linguistica generale: esercitazioni e autoverifica, Roma: Carocci, 2004 or following editions.
Foreigner students may ask to substitute part of the bibliography with equivalent English text, by contacting the professor via email.
Students with specific learning needs are invited to contact the professor, possibly prior the beginning or the first weeks of lessons. Please, remember to address your email to the dedicated offices (e.g., DSA).
Italian Linguistics
Course syllabus
The course examines the history of the Italian language from its origins to the present day, lingering at its main junctures. It will therefore focus on all the sociolinguistic varieties of contemporary Italy.
Teaching methods
The course proposes a study of the Italian language in its history and sociolinguistic varieties starting with texts. The slides shown in class will be gradually uploaded onto the Ariel platform.
Teaching Resources
Attending students:
Silvia Morgana, Giuseppe Sergio, Breve storia della lingua italiana (nuova edizione), Roma, Carocci, 2026.
Silvia Ballarè, Ilaria Fiorentini, Emanuele Miola (a cura di), Le varietà dell'italiano contemporaneo, Roma, Carocci, 2024.
Stefano Rastelli, Che cos'è la didattica acquisizionale, Roma, Carocci, 2009
Not-attending students:
Silvia Morgana, Giuseppe Sergio, Breve storia della lingua italiana (nuova edizione), Roma, Carocci, 2026.
Mari D'Agostino e Giuseppe Paternostro, Lingue e società nell'Italia contemporanea, Bologna, il Mulino, 2025
Stefano Rastelli, Che cos'è la didattica acquisizionale, Roma, Carocci, 2009
Silvia Morgana, Giuseppe Sergio, Breve storia della lingua italiana (nuova edizione), Roma, Carocci, 2026.
Silvia Ballarè, Ilaria Fiorentini, Emanuele Miola (a cura di), Le varietà dell'italiano contemporaneo, Roma, Carocci, 2024.
Stefano Rastelli, Che cos'è la didattica acquisizionale, Roma, Carocci, 2009
Not-attending students:
Silvia Morgana, Giuseppe Sergio, Breve storia della lingua italiana (nuova edizione), Roma, Carocci, 2026.
Mari D'Agostino e Giuseppe Paternostro, Lingue e società nell'Italia contemporanea, Bologna, il Mulino, 2025
Stefano Rastelli, Che cos'è la didattica acquisizionale, Roma, Carocci, 2009
Modules or teaching units
General Linguistics
L-LIN/01 - HISTORICAL AND GENERAL LINGUISTICS - University credits: 6
Lessons: 40 hours
Professor:
Meluzzi Chiara
Italian Linguistics
L-FIL-LET/12 - ITALIAN LINGUISTICS - University credits: 6
Lessons: 40 hours
Professor:
Dota Michela
Professor(s)
Reception:
Wednesday from 10.00 to 13.00. Students are kindly asked to write the professor to schedule an appointment
Sezione di Glottologia e Orientalistica, Piano Ammezzato, Stanza AT025 (via Festa del Perdono, 7)
Reception:
Wed. 9:30 - 12:30 AM (it is suggested to book an appointement by writing an email)
Professor's office (STANZA AP.025, AT_Piano Ammezzato Terra, via Festa del Perdono, 7)