CODE 55963 ACADEMIC YEAR 2017/2018 CREDITS 6 cfu anno 1 TRADUZIONE E INTERPRETARIATO 8743 (LM-94) - SCIENTIFIC DISCIPLINARY SECTOR L-LIN/14 LANGUAGE German TEACHING LOCATION SEMESTER Annual OVERVIEW The course is a 6-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; 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. 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 LIVIA TONELLI 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 LINGUISTICS EXAMS EXAM DESCRIPTION Oral examination. ASSESSMENT METHODS An oral presentation (15 minute) based on a scientific paper with group discussion (5 minutes). Exam schedule Data appello Orario Luogo Degree type Note 28/06/2018 15:00 GENOVA Modulo teorico 06/09/2018 15:00 GENOVA Orale 20/09/2018 15:00 GENOVA Orale