Theoretical Linguistics Ma
A.Y. 2026/2027
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 will be entitled 'Common Nouns and Proper Nouns: Forms and Functions' and will focus on the analysis of the lexical category of the noun from a formal and semantic perspective. Particular attention will be paid to the processes of formation, the grammatical categories and the functions of nouns (both common and proper) in an exploration of morphology and semantics that will include the study of the cultural dimension of the lexicalisation and categorization of reality through nouns.
Prerequisites for admission
The course is intended for students having a basic knowledge of general linguistics.
Teaching methods
The course is in presence and offered in a lecture format (Alfa mode) 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:
G. Basile, F. Casadei, L. Lorenzetti, G. Schirru, A. Thornton, Linguistica generale, Roma, Carocci, 2010 or later reprints.
A. Prosdocimi, Appunti per una teoria del nome proprio, A. Avanzini (a cura di), Problemi di onomastica semitica meridionale, Pisa, Giardini, 1989, pp. 15-69, reprinted in Id., Scritti inediti e sparsi. Lingua, Testi, Storia, vol. I, Padova, Unipress, 2004, pp. 335-396.
Any one volume chosen between:
G. Marrapodi, Teoria e prassi dei sistemi onimici popolari: la comunità orbasca (Appennino Ligure centrale) e i suoi nomi propri, Roma, Società Editrice Romana, 2006.
A. Scala, Toponimia orale della comunità di Carisolo (Alta Val Rendena). Materiali e analisi, Alessandria, Edizioni dell'Orso 2022 (ristampa riveduta e corretta della prima edizione del 2015).
Materials available on the Ariel site of the course 2026-2027.
Non attending students will add the following texts:
P. Acquaviva, Il nome, Roma, Carocci, 2013.
S. Luraghi, A. Olita, Linguaggio e genere, Roma, Carocci, 2006, capp. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7.
This program is valid until February 2028.
G. Basile, F. Casadei, L. Lorenzetti, G. Schirru, A. Thornton, Linguistica generale, Roma, Carocci, 2010 or later reprints.
A. Prosdocimi, Appunti per una teoria del nome proprio, A. Avanzini (a cura di), Problemi di onomastica semitica meridionale, Pisa, Giardini, 1989, pp. 15-69, reprinted in Id., Scritti inediti e sparsi. Lingua, Testi, Storia, vol. I, Padova, Unipress, 2004, pp. 335-396.
Any one volume chosen between:
G. Marrapodi, Teoria e prassi dei sistemi onimici popolari: la comunità orbasca (Appennino Ligure centrale) e i suoi nomi propri, Roma, Società Editrice Romana, 2006.
A. Scala, Toponimia orale della comunità di Carisolo (Alta Val Rendena). Materiali e analisi, Alessandria, Edizioni dell'Orso 2022 (ristampa riveduta e corretta della prima edizione del 2015).
Materials available on the Ariel site of the course 2026-2027.
Non attending students will add the following texts:
P. Acquaviva, Il nome, Roma, Carocci, 2013.
S. Luraghi, A. Olita, Linguaggio e genere, Roma, Carocci, 2006, capp. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7.
This program is valid until February 2028.
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. The final evaluation will be expressed in thirtieths. 18/30 is the minimum grade to pass the exam.
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.
GLOT-01/A - Historical and General Linguistics - University credits: 6
Lessons: 40 hours
Professor:
Scala Andrea
Professor(s)