OVERVIEW

The course is a 12-credits-course  consisting  of

- a theoretical module of 30 hours (held in the 2nd semester) dealing with the history of German linguistics from the beginning to the recent theories;

- an applied module of 160 hours dedicated to the expanding and deeping of oral and written competence in the German language.

AIMS AND CONTENT

AIMS AND LEARNING OUTCOMES

At the end of the theoretical module students will possess a theoretical overview of the linguistic thought in Germany and of its development over time.

The goal of the applied module is the attainment of instrumental competence of German corresponding to level C1 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.

TEACHING METHODS

The theoretical module will be partly in form of frontal lessons and partly in form of seminars.

The applied module will be in form of practical lessons.

SYLLABUS/CONTENT

Topics covered in the theoretical module are as follows :

- description of the theoretical and applied studies of  language in Germany from the beginning to recent theories;

- chronological overview of positions and works on philosophy of language, grammaticography, lexicography, language maintenance, language criticism.

RECOMMENDED READING/BIBLIOGRAPHY

Gardt, A. (1999) Geschichte der Sprachwissenschaft in Deutschland: Vom Mittelalter bis ins 20. Jahrhundert. Berlin: de Gruyter.

Further material will be assigned during the semester.

TEACHERS AND EXAM BOARD

Exam Board

LIVIA TONELLI (President)

JOACHIM HANS BERND GERDES

LESSONS

LESSONS START

Theoretical module: 30 hours, 2nd semester (26 February 2018 - 25 May 2018)

Lessons start: Thursday 1 March 2018

Schedule:

Thursday, 12:00-14:00 (Aula 3A, Magazzini dell’Abbondanza)

Friday, 11:00-12:00 (Aula 2A, Magazzini dell'Abbondanza)

Class schedule

GERMAN LANGUAGE I

EXAMS

Exam schedule