OVERVIEW

This course looks at the linguistic analysis of point of view in the English language.

AIMS AND CONTENT

AIMS AND LEARNING OUTCOMES

This course aims at providing students with specialised competence in English linguistics and translation both from the point of view of theory and of linguistic and stylistic analysis. It also aims to look at various text typologies and their characteristics and to promote critical awareness of the linguistic tools identified during the course, with particular reference on their implications for translation.

TEACHING METHODS

This course is made up of 36 hours (3 hours over 12 weeks). It will be held in class unless the developments of the Covid situation impose different arrangements.

SYLLABUS/CONTENT

The course provides an overview of the major concepts central to the expression of point of view in English (such as modality, transitivity, deixis, etc.) and an application of the theoretical issues raised to the linguistic and stylistic analysis of a variety of text types. Active participation on the part of students is required.

RECOMMENDED READING/BIBLIOGRAPHY

Simpson P. (1993) Language, Ideology and Point of View, London, Routledge
Hunston S., Thompson G. (1999) Evaluation in Text, Oxford-New York, Oxford University Press: Ch. 1-2-4-7

TEACHERS AND EXAM BOARD

Exam Board

ILARIA RIZZATO (President)

ANNALISA BAICCHI

CRISTIANO BROCCIAS (President Substitute)

LESSONS

Class schedule

ENGLISH LINGUISTICS

EXAMS

EXAM DESCRIPTION

Written exam lasting 90 minutes.

ASSESSMENT METHODS

The exam, lasting 90 minutes, is held in English and consists in the analysis of a short passage. The analysis must demonstrate that the student is able to practically apply the notions learnt during the course to text interpretation.

Exam schedule

FURTHER INFORMATION

It is strongly recommended to enrol on the course on Aulaweb as soon as possible.