In the theory class students will familiarize with fundamental knowledge about history and geography of the German speaking countries, as well as about history of the German language and German linguistics. After a general survey about the most important historical and geographic aspects of the bigger German speaking countries (Germany, Austria, Switzerland), basics of phonetics / phonology, morphology and lexicology of the German language will be treated, considering the linguistic terminology also in German language. The linguistic structures of the German language will be explained by examples of various textual typologies.
Lecture accompanied by language exercises
The theory lectures (30 lessons, 2nd semester) will be accompanied during the whole academic year by practical language exercises. The language classes begin in October 2016; time schedules, programs, instructors and auditoriums will be published in Aulaweb and on the websites of the single instructors will be announced in October 2016. The language exercises include yearlong grammar lessons for beginners and advanced.
Destro, Alberto (a cura di): I paesi di lingua tedesca, Bologna: Mulino, 2004.
Di Meola, Claudio: La linguistica tedesca, Roma: Bulzoni, 2014.
Koesters-Gensini, Sabine E.: Fonetica e fonologia del tedesco, Bari: Graphis, 2007
Mazza, Donatella (a cura di): La lingua tedesca, Roma: Carocci, 2013
Theory class: written exam
Language exercises: written exam (essay writing) + written grammar exam + oral exam
The theory lessons will be concluded by a written exam in which the arguments treated during the class will be asked about. The languages classes will be completed by written exams and an oral exam. During the oral exam at the end of the theory class the students have to provide evidence of their profound knowledge of the arguments dealt with during the lessons, the designed texts and the material published in Aulaweb.
The total exam consisting in theory class and language exercises is equivalent to 9 credit points (CFU).
The exam is obligatory for students in the first year of the course of studies in Modern Languages and Cultures.
Language level A2 in German language is required for participation.
Lessons will be held in Italian and German language.
The program of the course is valid until February 2017 in accordance to the departmental regulation.
