This course looks at the linguistic analysis of point of view in the English language.
To become familiar with the basic principles of stylistics and pragmatics; to become familiar with the linguistic analysis model devised by Paul Simpson; to provide a stylistic analysis of a number of text types, with an enphasis on the linguistic expression of point of view; to apply the analytic skills acquired during the course to text analysis preliminary to translation.
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.
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.
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
Ricevimento: Office hours: by appointment on Microsoft Teams.
ILARIA RIZZATO (President)
ANNALISA BAICCHI
Second semester
ENGLISH LINGUISTICS
Written exam lasting 90 minutes.
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.
It is strongly recommended to enrol on the course on Aulaweb as soon as possible.
