Linguistic, Philosophical and Socio-Pedagogical Sciences
A.Y. 2025/2026
Learning objectives
The main learning objectives of the course are:
- to Know the physiology of communication
- to Know the general linguistics (fundamental notions related to the main models of functioning of natural languages);
- to Know the pronunciation;
- to Know the social phenomena, and the mechanisms that regulates the exchange of communication in different cultural contexts;
- to Know the main theories of education,
- to Know the principles of counseling.
- to Know the physiology of communication
- to Know the general linguistics (fundamental notions related to the main models of functioning of natural languages);
- to Know the pronunciation;
- to Know the social phenomena, and the mechanisms that regulates the exchange of communication in different cultural contexts;
- to Know the main theories of education,
- to Know the principles of counseling.
Expected learning outcomes
At the end of the course the students will be able to provide an articulatory description of the linguistic sounds. They will know notions of phonology, semiotics, pedagogy and sociology useful for future professional practice in the health field.
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
Sezione: Bosisio Parini
Prerequisites for admission
There are no specific prerequisites different from those required for admission to the degree course
Assessment methods and Criteria
The learning will be assessed through an oral interview. For the modules of General Linguistics and Phonetics, Semeiology and Sociology of cultural and communicative processes, end-of-module tests are foreseen (multiple choice questions and / or open questions, transcription exercises) which will contribute to the final evaluation. The results of the tests will be communicated to the students by email. The evaluation criteria used will be the ability to list and organize the knowledge acquired, to apply the theoretical notions to practical activity, to critical reasoning. As for the GENERAL AND SOCIAL EDUCATION module, the test will consist in the production of a personal and individual paper to be delivered 10 days before the exam session. During the examination, the assessment will be communicated and it will be possible to take the oral exam to supplement or complete the paper. The evaluation is expressed in thirtieths and will take into account the ability to organize knowledge discursively; capacity for critical reasoning on the study carried out; quality of the exhibition, competence in the use of specialist vocabulary, effectiveness, linearity etc. The final assessment of the course will be expressed by a mark in thirtiethsand will be the result obtained by the average / sum of the marks acquired in each course module.
As regards the GENERAL AND SOCIAL PEDAGOGY module, the test will consist of a written exam consisting of 4 open questions. The first 3 questions will be awarded a grade of up to 10/10, the 4th question, only in the case of a grade of 30/30 in the first 3 questions, will constitute the questions for the awarding of honours.
The evaluation is expressed out of thirthy and will consider the ability to:
- translate the contents learned into the professional field of application of the speech therapist;
- develop a critical reflection of learning;
- examine topics through critical thinking;
- connect the various topics through coherent conceptual nodes.
As regards the GENERAL AND SOCIAL PEDAGOGY module, the test will consist of a written exam consisting of 4 open questions. The first 3 questions will be awarded a grade of up to 10/10, the 4th question, only in the case of a grade of 30/30 in the first 3 questions, will constitute the questions for the awarding of honours.
The evaluation is expressed out of thirthy and will consider the ability to:
- translate the contents learned into the professional field of application of the speech therapist;
- develop a critical reflection of learning;
- examine topics through critical thinking;
- connect the various topics through coherent conceptual nodes.
Linguistica generale e fonetica
Course syllabus
basic concepts on the human language and on the different signs, in particular on the linguistic sign;
- Saussurian dichotomies and the importance of Ferdinand de Saussure for the discipline;
- the classifications of the languages spoken in Europe and the synchronic variations of the Italian language, focusing on the relationship between the language and society.
Phonetics and phonology:
- genetic, anatomical and physiological preliminary of human language
- international phonetic alphabet (IPA), parameters for the description of a phono (mode and place of articulation and type of phonation for consonants; place on the anteroposterior and vertical axis, lip behavior for vowels), characteristics of the vowel trapeze and the Italian vowel triangle, syllable structure, open syllable vs. closed syllable, accent types in world languages (intensive vs. tonal), sentence intonation;
- definition of phoneme, minimum torque, allophones; phonological oppositions;
- Jakobson and binarism
- Saussurian dichotomies and the importance of Ferdinand de Saussure for the discipline;
- the classifications of the languages spoken in Europe and the synchronic variations of the Italian language, focusing on the relationship between the language and society.
Phonetics and phonology:
- genetic, anatomical and physiological preliminary of human language
- international phonetic alphabet (IPA), parameters for the description of a phono (mode and place of articulation and type of phonation for consonants; place on the anteroposterior and vertical axis, lip behavior for vowels), characteristics of the vowel trapeze and the Italian vowel triangle, syllable structure, open syllable vs. closed syllable, accent types in world languages (intensive vs. tonal), sentence intonation;
- definition of phoneme, minimum torque, allophones; phonological oppositions;
- Jakobson and binarism
Teaching methods
Lectures
Teaching Resources
- G. Berruto, M. Cerruti, La linguistica. Un corso introduttivo, Utet 2017
- F. Albano Leoni - P. Maturi, Manuale di fonetica, Carocci 2018
- F. Albano Leoni - P. Maturi, Manuale di fonetica, Carocci 2018
Semeiologia
Course syllabus
Elements of semiotics, evolution of semiosis as a typically human ability, semiology as a particular sector of linguistic studies.Signs and meanings: semantic theories.
Teaching methods
Lectures
Teaching Resources
- Andrea Bernardelli, Eduardo Grillo, Semiotica, Carocci 2014.
Pedagogia generale e sociale
Course syllabus
- The epistemological foundations of the pedagogical relationship
- The educational relationship through the 5 elements® model
- Pedagogy applied to the various evolutionary phases of life
- The foundations of transactional analysis applied to the interview with the patient and conflict management.
- The educational relationship through the 5 elements® model
- Pedagogy applied to the various evolutionary phases of life
- The foundations of transactional analysis applied to the interview with the patient and conflict management.
Teaching methods
Lectures and practical exercises.
Teaching Resources
- F. Fenzio (a cura di), "Manuale di pedagogia per le professioni educative e sanitarie. La relazione educativa attraverso il modello dei 5 elementi®". Edizioni Youcanprint, Lecce, 2025;
- slides on transactional analysis provided by the teacher
- slides on transactional analysis provided by the teacher
Sociologia dei processi culturali e comunicativi
Course syllabus
- History and history characteristics of social communication (main schools, evolution of the discipline, etc.) in its main forms: interpersonal communication, comunication by the computer and media.
- Definition of the relationship between communication and society
- Definition of the sociological notion of culture, the sociology of cultural processes. History of the discipline and its internal causes
- Elements and dimensions of culture: relationship between culture and society, relationship between culture and identity.
- Sociolinguistics: communication and society, the Italian sociolinguistic system, linguistic integration and the problems of foreign speakers.
- Definition of the relationship between communication and society
- Definition of the sociological notion of culture, the sociology of cultural processes. History of the discipline and its internal causes
- Elements and dimensions of culture: relationship between culture and society, relationship between culture and identity.
- Sociolinguistics: communication and society, the Italian sociolinguistic system, linguistic integration and the problems of foreign speakers.
Teaching methods
Lectures
Teaching Resources
- Loredana Sciolla, Sociologia dei processi culturali, Bologna, il Mulino.
- Luciano Paccagnella, Sociologia della comunicazione, Bologna, il Mulino.
- Gaetano Berruto e Massimo Cerruti, Manuale di sociolinguistica, Torino, Utet.
- Luciano Paccagnella, Sociologia della comunicazione, Bologna, il Mulino.
- Gaetano Berruto e Massimo Cerruti, Manuale di sociolinguistica, Torino, Utet.
Modules or teaching units
Linguistica generale e fonetica
L-LIN/01 - HISTORICAL AND GENERAL LINGUISTICS - University credits: 2
Lessons: 20 hours
Professor:
Cislaghi Michela
Pedagogia generale e sociale
M-PED/01 - PEDAGOGY, THEORIES OF EDUCATION AND SOCIAL EDUCATION - University credits: 1
Lessons: 10 hours
Professor:
Fenzio Federico
Semeiologia
M-FIL/05 - PHILOSOPHY AND THEORY OF LANGUAGE - University credits: 1
Lessons: 10 hours
Professor:
Cislaghi Michela
Sociologia dei processi culturali e comunicativi
SPS/08 - SOCIOLOGY OF CULTURE AND COMMUNICATION - University credits: 1
Lessons: 10 hours
Professor:
Cornacchia Vito Michele
Sezione: Don Gnocchi
Prerequisites for admission
There are no specific prerequisites different from those required for admission to the degree course
Assessment methods and Criteria
The learning will be assessed through an oral interview. For the modules of General Linguistics and Phonetics, Semeiology and Sociology of cultural and communicative processes, end-of-module tests are foreseen (multiple choice questions and / or open questions, transcription exercises) which will contribute to the final evaluation. The results of the tests will be communicated to the students by email. The evaluation criteria used will be the ability to list and organize the knowledge acquired, to apply the theoretical notions to practical activity, to critical reasoning. As for the GENERAL AND SOCIAL EDUCATION module, the test will consist in the production of a personal and individual paper to be delivered 10 days before the exam session. During the examination, the assessment will be communicated and it will be possible to take the oral exam to supplement or complete the paper. The evaluation is expressed in thirtieths and will take into account the ability to organize knowledge discursively; capacity for critical reasoning on the study carried out; quality of the exhibition, competence in the use of specialist vocabulary, effectiveness, linearity etc. The final assessment of the course will be expressed by a mark in thirtiethsand will be the result obtained by the average / sum of the marks acquired in each course module.
As regards the GENERAL AND SOCIAL PEDAGOGY module, the test will consist of a written exam consisting of 4 open questions. The first 3 questions will be awarded a grade of up to 10/10, the 4th question, only in the case of a grade of 30/30 in the first 3 questions, will constitute the questions for the awarding of honours.
The evaluation is expressed out of thirthy and will consider the ability to:
- translate the contents learned into the professional field of application of the speech therapist;
- develop a critical reflection of learning;
- examine topics through critical thinking;
- connect the various topics through coherent conceptual nodes.
As regards the GENERAL AND SOCIAL PEDAGOGY module, the test will consist of a written exam consisting of 4 open questions. The first 3 questions will be awarded a grade of up to 10/10, the 4th question, only in the case of a grade of 30/30 in the first 3 questions, will constitute the questions for the awarding of honours.
The evaluation is expressed out of thirthy and will consider the ability to:
- translate the contents learned into the professional field of application of the speech therapist;
- develop a critical reflection of learning;
- examine topics through critical thinking;
- connect the various topics through coherent conceptual nodes.
Linguistica generale e fonetica
Course syllabus
basic concepts on the human language and on the different signs, in particular on the linguistic sign;
- Saussurian dichotomies and the importance of Ferdinand de Saussure for the discipline;
- the classifications of the languages spoken in Europe and the synchronic variations of the Italian language, focusing on the relationship between the language and society.
Phonetics and phonology:
- genetic, anatomical and physiological preliminary of human language
- international phonetic alphabet (IPA), parameters for the description of a phono (mode and place of articulation and type of phonation for consonants; place on the anteroposterior and vertical axis, lip behavior for vowels), characteristics of the vowel trapeze and the Italian vowel triangle, syllable structure, open syllable vs. closed syllable, accent types in world languages (intensive vs. tonal), sentence intonation;
- definition of phoneme, minimum torque, allophones; phonological oppositions;
- Jakobson and binarism
- Saussurian dichotomies and the importance of Ferdinand de Saussure for the discipline;
- the classifications of the languages spoken in Europe and the synchronic variations of the Italian language, focusing on the relationship between the language and society.
Phonetics and phonology:
- genetic, anatomical and physiological preliminary of human language
- international phonetic alphabet (IPA), parameters for the description of a phono (mode and place of articulation and type of phonation for consonants; place on the anteroposterior and vertical axis, lip behavior for vowels), characteristics of the vowel trapeze and the Italian vowel triangle, syllable structure, open syllable vs. closed syllable, accent types in world languages (intensive vs. tonal), sentence intonation;
- definition of phoneme, minimum torque, allophones; phonological oppositions;
- Jakobson and binarism
Teaching methods
Lectures
Teaching Resources
- G. Berruto, M. Cerruti, La linguistica. Un corso introduttivo, Utet 2017
- F. Albano Leoni - P. Maturi, Manuale di fonetica, Carocci 2018
- F. Albano Leoni - P. Maturi, Manuale di fonetica, Carocci 2018
Semeiologia
Course syllabus
Elements of semiotics, evolution of semiosis as a typically human ability, semiology as a particular sector of linguistic studies.Signs and meanings: semantic theories.
Teaching methods
Lectures
Teaching Resources
- Andrea Bernardelli, Eduardo Grillo, Semiotica, Carocci 2014.
Pedagogia generale e sociale
Course syllabus
- The epistemological foundations of the pedagogical relationship
- The educational relationship through the 5 elements® model
- Pedagogy applied to the various evolutionary phases of life
- The foundations of transactional analysis applied to the interview with the patient and conflict management.
- The educational relationship through the 5 elements® model
- Pedagogy applied to the various evolutionary phases of life
- The foundations of transactional analysis applied to the interview with the patient and conflict management.
Teaching methods
Lectures and practical exercises.
Teaching Resources
- F. Fenzio (a cura di), "Manuale di pedagogia per le professioni educative e sanitarie. La relazione educativa attraverso il modello dei 5 elementi®". Edizioni Youcanprint, Lecce, 2025;
- slides on transactional analysis provided by the teacher
- slides on transactional analysis provided by the teacher
Sociologia dei processi culturali e comunicativi
Course syllabus
- History and history characteristics of social communication (main schools, evolution of the discipline, etc.) in its main forms: interpersonal communication, comunication by the computer and media.
- Definition of the relationship between communication and society
- Definition of the sociological notion of culture, the sociology of cultural processes. History of the discipline and its internal causes
- Elements and dimensions of culture: relationship between culture and society, relationship between culture and identity.
- Sociolinguistics: communication and society, the Italian sociolinguistic system, linguistic integration and the problems of foreign speakers.
- Definition of the relationship between communication and society
- Definition of the sociological notion of culture, the sociology of cultural processes. History of the discipline and its internal causes
- Elements and dimensions of culture: relationship between culture and society, relationship between culture and identity.
- Sociolinguistics: communication and society, the Italian sociolinguistic system, linguistic integration and the problems of foreign speakers.
Teaching methods
Lectures
Teaching Resources
- Loredana Sciolla, Sociologia dei processi culturali, Bologna, il Mulino.
- Luciano Paccagnella, Sociologia della comunicazione, Bologna, il Mulino.
- Gaetano Berruto e Massimo Cerruti, Manuale di sociolinguistica, Torino, Utet.
- Luciano Paccagnella, Sociologia della comunicazione, Bologna, il Mulino.
- Gaetano Berruto e Massimo Cerruti, Manuale di sociolinguistica, Torino, Utet.
Modules or teaching units
Linguistica generale e fonetica
L-LIN/01 - HISTORICAL AND GENERAL LINGUISTICS - University credits: 2
Lessons: 20 hours
Professor:
Cislaghi Michela
Pedagogia generale e sociale
M-PED/01 - PEDAGOGY, THEORIES OF EDUCATION AND SOCIAL EDUCATION - University credits: 1
Lessons: 10 hours
Professor:
Fenzio Federico
Semeiologia
M-FIL/05 - PHILOSOPHY AND THEORY OF LANGUAGE - University credits: 1
Lessons: 10 hours
Professor:
Cislaghi Michela
Sociologia dei processi culturali e comunicativi
SPS/08 - SOCIOLOGY OF CULTURE AND COMMUNICATION - University credits: 1
Lessons: 10 hours
Professor:
Cornacchia Vito Michele
Sezione: Mantova
Prerequisites for admission
There are no specific prerequisites different from those required for admission to the degree course
Assessment methods and Criteria
The learning will be assessed through an oral interview. For the modules of General Linguistics and Phonetics, Semeiology and Sociology of cultural and communicative processes, end-of-module tests are foreseen (multiple choice questions and / or open questions, transcription exercises) which will contribute to the final evaluation. The results of the tests will be communicated to the students by email. The evaluation criteria used will be the ability to list and organize the knowledge acquired, to apply the theoretical notions to practical activity, to critical reasoning. As for the GENERAL AND SOCIAL EDUCATION module, the test will consist in the production of a personal and individual paper to be delivered 10 days before the exam session. During the examination, the assessment will be communicated and it will be possible to take the oral exam to supplement or complete the paper. The evaluation is expressed in thirtieths and will take into account the ability to organize knowledge discursively; capacity for critical reasoning on the study carried out; quality of the exhibition, competence in the use of specialist vocabulary, effectiveness, linearity etc. The final assessment of the course will be expressed by a mark in thirtiethsand will be the result obtained by the average / sum of the marks acquired in each course module.
As regards the GENERAL AND SOCIAL PEDAGOGY module, the test will consist of a written exam consisting of 4 open questions. The first 3 questions will be awarded a grade of up to 10/10, the 4th question, only in the case of a grade of 30/30 in the first 3 questions, will constitute the questions for the awarding of honours.
The evaluation is expressed out of thirthy and will consider the ability to:
- translate the contents learned into the professional field of application of the speech therapist;
- develop a critical reflection of learning;
- examine topics through critical thinking;
- connect the various topics through coherent conceptual nodes.
As regards the GENERAL AND SOCIAL PEDAGOGY module, the test will consist of a written exam consisting of 4 open questions. The first 3 questions will be awarded a grade of up to 10/10, the 4th question, only in the case of a grade of 30/30 in the first 3 questions, will constitute the questions for the awarding of honours.
The evaluation is expressed out of thirthy and will consider the ability to:
- translate the contents learned into the professional field of application of the speech therapist;
- develop a critical reflection of learning;
- examine topics through critical thinking;
- connect the various topics through coherent conceptual nodes.
Linguistica generale e fonetica
Course syllabus
basic concepts on the human language and on the different signs, in particular on the linguistic sign;
- Saussurian dichotomies and the importance of Ferdinand de Saussure for the discipline;
- the classifications of the languages spoken in Europe and the synchronic variations of the Italian language, focusing on the relationship between the language and society.
Phonetics and phonology:
- genetic, anatomical and physiological preliminary of human language
- international phonetic alphabet (IPA), parameters for the description of a phono (mode and place of articulation and type of phonation for consonants; place on the anteroposterior and vertical axis, lip behavior for vowels), characteristics of the vowel trapeze and the Italian vowel triangle, syllable structure, open syllable vs. closed syllable, accent types in world languages (intensive vs. tonal), sentence intonation;
- definition of phoneme, minimum torque, allophones; phonological oppositions;
- Jakobson and binarism
- Saussurian dichotomies and the importance of Ferdinand de Saussure for the discipline;
- the classifications of the languages spoken in Europe and the synchronic variations of the Italian language, focusing on the relationship between the language and society.
Phonetics and phonology:
- genetic, anatomical and physiological preliminary of human language
- international phonetic alphabet (IPA), parameters for the description of a phono (mode and place of articulation and type of phonation for consonants; place on the anteroposterior and vertical axis, lip behavior for vowels), characteristics of the vowel trapeze and the Italian vowel triangle, syllable structure, open syllable vs. closed syllable, accent types in world languages (intensive vs. tonal), sentence intonation;
- definition of phoneme, minimum torque, allophones; phonological oppositions;
- Jakobson and binarism
Teaching methods
Lectures
Teaching Resources
- G. Berruto, M. Cerruti, La linguistica. Un corso introduttivo, Utet 2017
- F. Albano Leoni - P. Maturi, Manuale di fonetica, Carocci 2018
- F. Albano Leoni - P. Maturi, Manuale di fonetica, Carocci 2018
Semeiologia
Course syllabus
Elements of semiotics, evolution of semiosis as a typically human ability, semiology as a particular sector of linguistic studies.Signs and meanings: semantic theories.
Teaching methods
Lectures
Teaching Resources
- Andrea Bernardelli, Eduardo Grillo, Semiotica, Carocci 2014.
Pedagogia generale e sociale
Course syllabus
- The epistemological foundations of the pedagogical relationship
- The educational relationship through the 5 elements® model
- Pedagogy applied to the various evolutionary phases of life
- The foundations of transactional analysis applied to the interview with the patient and conflict management.
- The educational relationship through the 5 elements® model
- Pedagogy applied to the various evolutionary phases of life
- The foundations of transactional analysis applied to the interview with the patient and conflict management.
Teaching methods
Lectures and practical exercises.
Teaching Resources
- F. Fenzio (a cura di), "Manuale di pedagogia per le professioni educative e sanitarie. La relazione educativa attraverso il modello dei 5 elementi®". Edizioni Youcanprint, Lecce, 2025;
- slides on transactional analysis provided by the teacher
- slides on transactional analysis provided by the teacher
Sociologia dei processi culturali e comunicativi
Course syllabus
- History and history characteristics of social communication (main schools, evolution of the discipline, etc.) in its main forms: interpersonal communication, comunication by the computer and media.
- Definition of the relationship between communication and society
- Definition of the sociological notion of culture, the sociology of cultural processes. History of the discipline and its internal causes
- Elements and dimensions of culture: relationship between culture and society, relationship between culture and identity.
- Sociolinguistics: communication and society, the Italian sociolinguistic system, linguistic integration and the problems of foreign speakers.
- Definition of the relationship between communication and society
- Definition of the sociological notion of culture, the sociology of cultural processes. History of the discipline and its internal causes
- Elements and dimensions of culture: relationship between culture and society, relationship between culture and identity.
- Sociolinguistics: communication and society, the Italian sociolinguistic system, linguistic integration and the problems of foreign speakers.
Teaching methods
Lectures
Teaching Resources
- Loredana Sciolla, Sociologia dei processi culturali, Bologna, il Mulino.
- Luciano Paccagnella, Sociologia della comunicazione, Bologna, il Mulino.
- Gaetano Berruto e Massimo Cerruti, Manuale di sociolinguistica, Torino, Utet.
- Luciano Paccagnella, Sociologia della comunicazione, Bologna, il Mulino.
- Gaetano Berruto e Massimo Cerruti, Manuale di sociolinguistica, Torino, Utet.
Modules or teaching units
Linguistica generale e fonetica
L-LIN/01 - HISTORICAL AND GENERAL LINGUISTICS - University credits: 2
Lessons: 20 hours
Professor:
Cislaghi Michela
Pedagogia generale e sociale
M-PED/01 - PEDAGOGY, THEORIES OF EDUCATION AND SOCIAL EDUCATION - University credits: 1
Lessons: 10 hours
Professor:
Fenzio Federico
Semeiologia
M-FIL/05 - PHILOSOPHY AND THEORY OF LANGUAGE - University credits: 1
Lessons: 10 hours
Professor:
Cislaghi Michela
Sociologia dei processi culturali e comunicativi
SPS/08 - SOCIOLOGY OF CULTURE AND COMMUNICATION - University credits: 1
Lessons: 10 hours
Professor:
Cornacchia Vito Michele
Sezione: Sacco
Prerequisites for admission
There are no specific prerequisites different from those required for admission to the degree course
Assessment methods and Criteria
The learning will be assessed through an oral interview. For the modules of General Linguistics and Phonetics, Semeiology and Sociology of cultural and communicative processes, end-of-module tests are foreseen (multiple choice questions and / or open questions, transcription exercises) which will contribute to the final evaluation. The results of the tests will be communicated to the students by email. The evaluation criteria used will be the ability to list and organize the knowledge acquired, to apply the theoretical notions to practical activity, to critical reasoning. As for the GENERAL AND SOCIAL EDUCATION module, the test will consist in the production of a personal and individual paper to be delivered 10 days before the exam session. During the examination, the assessment will be communicated and it will be possible to take the oral exam to supplement or complete the paper. The evaluation is expressed in thirtieths and will take into account the ability to organize knowledge discursively; capacity for critical reasoning on the study carried out; quality of the exhibition, competence in the use of specialist vocabulary, effectiveness, linearity etc. The final assessment of the course will be expressed by a mark in thirtiethsand will be the result obtained by the average / sum of the marks acquired in each course module.
As regards the GENERAL AND SOCIAL PEDAGOGY module, the test will consist of a written exam consisting of 4 open questions. The first 3 questions will be awarded a grade of up to 10/10, the 4th question, only in the case of a grade of 30/30 in the first 3 questions, will constitute the questions for the awarding of honours.
The evaluation is expressed out of thirthy and will consider the ability to:
- translate the contents learned into the professional field of application of the speech therapist;
- develop a critical reflection of learning;
- examine topics through critical thinking;
- connect the various topics through coherent conceptual nodes.
As regards the GENERAL AND SOCIAL PEDAGOGY module, the test will consist of a written exam consisting of 4 open questions. The first 3 questions will be awarded a grade of up to 10/10, the 4th question, only in the case of a grade of 30/30 in the first 3 questions, will constitute the questions for the awarding of honours.
The evaluation is expressed out of thirthy and will consider the ability to:
- translate the contents learned into the professional field of application of the speech therapist;
- develop a critical reflection of learning;
- examine topics through critical thinking;
- connect the various topics through coherent conceptual nodes.
Linguistica generale e fonetica
Course syllabus
basic concepts on the human language and on the different signs, in particular on the linguistic sign;
- Saussurian dichotomies and the importance of Ferdinand de Saussure for the discipline;
- the classifications of the languages spoken in Europe and the synchronic variations of the Italian language, focusing on the relationship between the language and society.
Phonetics and phonology:
- genetic, anatomical and physiological preliminary of human language
- international phonetic alphabet (IPA), parameters for the description of a phono (mode and place of articulation and type of phonation for consonants; place on the anteroposterior and vertical axis, lip behavior for vowels), characteristics of the vowel trapeze and the Italian vowel triangle, syllable structure, open syllable vs. closed syllable, accent types in world languages (intensive vs. tonal), sentence intonation;
- definition of phoneme, minimum torque, allophones; phonological oppositions;
- Jakobson and binarism
- Saussurian dichotomies and the importance of Ferdinand de Saussure for the discipline;
- the classifications of the languages spoken in Europe and the synchronic variations of the Italian language, focusing on the relationship between the language and society.
Phonetics and phonology:
- genetic, anatomical and physiological preliminary of human language
- international phonetic alphabet (IPA), parameters for the description of a phono (mode and place of articulation and type of phonation for consonants; place on the anteroposterior and vertical axis, lip behavior for vowels), characteristics of the vowel trapeze and the Italian vowel triangle, syllable structure, open syllable vs. closed syllable, accent types in world languages (intensive vs. tonal), sentence intonation;
- definition of phoneme, minimum torque, allophones; phonological oppositions;
- Jakobson and binarism
Teaching methods
Lectures
Teaching Resources
- G. Berruto, M. Cerruti, La linguistica. Un corso introduttivo, Utet 2017
- F. Albano Leoni - P. Maturi, Manuale di fonetica, Carocci 2018
- F. Albano Leoni - P. Maturi, Manuale di fonetica, Carocci 2018
Semeiologia
Course syllabus
Elements of semiotics, evolution of semiosis as a typically human ability, semiology as a particular sector of linguistic studies.Signs and meanings: semantic theories.
Teaching methods
Lectures
Teaching Resources
- Andrea Bernardelli, Eduardo Grillo, Semiotica, Carocci 2014.
Pedagogia generale e sociale
Course syllabus
- The epistemological foundations of the pedagogical relationship
- The educational relationship through the 5 elements® model
- Pedagogy applied to the various evolutionary phases of life
- The foundations of transactional analysis applied to the interview with the patient and conflict management.
- The educational relationship through the 5 elements® model
- Pedagogy applied to the various evolutionary phases of life
- The foundations of transactional analysis applied to the interview with the patient and conflict management.
Teaching methods
Lectures and practical exercises.
Teaching Resources
- F. Fenzio (a cura di), "Manuale di pedagogia per le professioni educative e sanitarie. La relazione educativa attraverso il modello dei 5 elementi®". Edizioni Youcanprint, Lecce, 2025;
- slides on transactional analysis provided by the teacher
- slides on transactional analysis provided by the teacher
Sociologia dei processi culturali e comunicativi
Course syllabus
- History and history characteristics of social communication (main schools, evolution of the discipline, etc.) in its main forms: interpersonal communication, comunication by the computer and media.
- Definition of the relationship between communication and society
- Definition of the sociological notion of culture, the sociology of cultural processes. History of the discipline and its internal causes
- Elements and dimensions of culture: relationship between culture and society, relationship between culture and identity.
- Sociolinguistics: communication and society, the Italian sociolinguistic system, linguistic integration and the problems of foreign speakers.
- Definition of the relationship between communication and society
- Definition of the sociological notion of culture, the sociology of cultural processes. History of the discipline and its internal causes
- Elements and dimensions of culture: relationship between culture and society, relationship between culture and identity.
- Sociolinguistics: communication and society, the Italian sociolinguistic system, linguistic integration and the problems of foreign speakers.
Teaching methods
Lectures
Teaching Resources
- Loredana Sciolla, Sociologia dei processi culturali, Bologna, il Mulino.
- Luciano Paccagnella, Sociologia della comunicazione, Bologna, il Mulino.
- Gaetano Berruto e Massimo Cerruti, Manuale di sociolinguistica, Torino, Utet.
- Luciano Paccagnella, Sociologia della comunicazione, Bologna, il Mulino.
- Gaetano Berruto e Massimo Cerruti, Manuale di sociolinguistica, Torino, Utet.
Modules or teaching units
Linguistica generale e fonetica
L-LIN/01 - HISTORICAL AND GENERAL LINGUISTICS - University credits: 2
Lessons: 20 hours
Professor:
Cislaghi Michela
Pedagogia generale e sociale
M-PED/01 - PEDAGOGY, THEORIES OF EDUCATION AND SOCIAL EDUCATION - University credits: 1
Lessons: 10 hours
Professor:
Fenzio Federico
Semeiologia
M-FIL/05 - PHILOSOPHY AND THEORY OF LANGUAGE - University credits: 1
Lessons: 10 hours
Professor:
Cislaghi Michela
Sociologia dei processi culturali e comunicativi
SPS/08 - SOCIOLOGY OF CULTURE AND COMMUNICATION - University credits: 1
Lessons: 10 hours
Professor:
Cornacchia Vito Michele
Professor(s)