The course includes a 30-hour module on Spanish Sociolinguistics and 120 hours of language practice, divided into three blocks:
By the end of the course, the student will have acquired advanced knowledge and skills in the sociolinguistics of the Spanish language, also thanks to the support of courses taught by language instructors, aimed at the practical learning of the language at a specialized level.
Knowledge of the main aspects of sociolinguistics, linguistic variation, and language contact. Particular focus on the classical literature of Spanish sociolinguistics and current interdisciplinary developments. Ability to apply the theoretical knowledge acquired through the analysis of different textual typology.
Ability to analyze and produce specialized texts of different types, knowledge of academic and institutional language, and inclusive language.
C1 CEFR
Theoretical and practical lessons in Spanish.
Linguistic module:
Variation in language levels Sociolinguistic variation Linguistic varieties Communicative interaction and politeness Discourse and conversation Linguistic attitudes The coexistence of languages and societies
The course therefore places particular emphasis on the sociolinguistic and pragmatic dimensions of Spanish in America, as well as its historical, cultural, social, and economic realities.
Practical module
Over the course of 120 hours of practical training, the following topics will be covered:
Analysis and production of specialized texts (technical-scientific, business, tourism, legal, etc.).
Academic and institutional language.
Clear and rich language, along with proper documentation.
- Blas Arroyo, José Luis (ed.), Estudios sobre lengua y sociedad, Castellón, Universitat Jaume I, 200
- Blas Arroyo, José. Luis, Sociolingüística del español. Desarrollos y perspectiva en el estudio de la lengua en contexto social, Madrid, Cátedra, 2005. - Labov, William, Modelos sociolinguísticos, Madrid, Cátedra, 1983
- Lipsky, John, El español de América, Madrid, Cátedra, 2005 - López Morales, Humberto, Sociolingüística, Madrid, Gredos, 1989 [1ª ed.].
- López Morales, Humberto, La aventura del español en América, Madrid, Espasa Calpe, 2005
Further bibliographical information will be provided during the course
Ricevimento: Office hours by appointment
Ricevimento: Students may contact the lecturer by e-mail to arrange an appointment. Please refer to the personal page on the Department of Economic website for updates: https://economia.unige.it/personale/Matteo.Anfuso
LAURA SANFELICI (President)
MATTEO ANFUSO
ANA BELEN SERRANO DE LA IGLESIA
Theoretical Module – Laura Sanfelici - Second semester
Practical modules: both semesters
Lessons start: 8 october
Wednesday 8-10 room B Polo didattico A. Serrano
Wednesday 10-12 room B Polo didattico A. Serrano
Wednesday 13-15 room D Polo didattico Matteo Anfuso
The timetable for this course is available here: EasyAcademy
For attending students (70% of classes): ongoing assessment through research conducted during the course and presentations. For non-attending students: one question on each of the following topics:
Practical module:
Written exam including the three parts of the practical module
The final grade will be expressed in thirtieths. Excellent or very good evaluations will be given for exams in which the student demonstrates not only declarative knowledge and understanding of the key concepts of the course, but also the acquisition of the methodology necessary for the linguistic analysis of material. Sufficient evaluations will be given for exams where the student demonstrates only possession of declarative knowledge and understanding of the key concepts of the course.
Students who have officially submitted certification for a disability, Specific Learning Disorder (DSA), or other special educational needs are advised to contact both the designated representative, Prof. Sara Dickinson (sara.dickinson@unige.it), and the course instructor at the beginning of the semester. This will allow for the arrangement of teaching and exam methods that, while respecting the course objectives, take individual learning styles into account and provide appropriate compensatory tools.
