LEARNING OUTCOMES

This module aims to introduce students to the scientific study of the Swedish language, in particular translation, semantics and Swedish syntax, and to bring students to the B1/B2 level of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.

AIMS AND LEARNING OUTCOMES

The linguistics module ("theoretical module") is made up of 30 classroom lectures equivalent to 9 CFU that can be obtained by passing the exams related to the theoretical module and to the practical course.
The linguistics module consists of an introduction to Translation theory and to Swedish syntax and phrase semantics. More specifically: equivalence, localization, translation techniques, basics of lexical and phrase semantics, translation strategies, realia, phrases, clauses and sentences, word order, parataxis and hypotaxis, transformations, basics of Text linguistics and of stylistics.
The "practical" course is made up of 80 classes. The main topics will be: subjunctions and subordinate clauses, word order, vocabulary, phraseology and idioms, strong and irregular verbs, passive constructions, text reading and translation, listening comprehension, participles, complex sentences, prepositions, phrasal verbs, reading and translation, listening comprehension, writing.

At the end of the course students will be able to understand different kinds of written texts and to carry on a conversation in Swedish on any topic. They will also have learned advanced concepts of Swedish syntax, in particular the structure of complex phrases and sentences, and they will be able to translate several kinds of texts from Swedish.

PREREQUISITES

Swedish language II

TEACHING METHODS

Swedish Language III is divided into two parts: a one-semester linguistics module ("modulo teorico"), which is held in the first semester, and a two-semester practical language module ("modulo pratico" or "esercitazioni" or "lettorato").
The linguistics module is made up of weekly classroom lectures (3 hours a week over 10 weeks in the first semester).
The practical module is made up of weekly classroom lessons (4 hours a week over 20 weeks, i.e. 10 weeks per semester).
Attendance is not compulsory but strongly recommended.

SYLLABUS/CONTENT

"Analysis and Translation", linguistics module made up of 30 classroom lectures. Main topics: basics of translation theory, principles of semantics, syntax, styles, texture, cohesion, literary prose texts, poetry, texts for special purposes.
The practical module is made up of 80 classroom lessons. Main topics: participles, passive, complex sentences, word order, subjunctions, prepositions, vocabulary and phraseology, phrasal verbs, text reading and translation, reading and listening comprehension.

There is no separate program for non-attending students. Students with disability or other special educational needs are advised to contact the teacher at the beginning of the course to agree on teaching and exam methods and to provide suitable compensatory instruments.

RECOMMENDED READING/BIBLIOGRAPHY

Rune Ingo, Konsten att översätta, Studentlitteratur 2009 (suggested reading).
Per Lagerholm, Stilistik, Studentlitteratur, 2015.
Lecture notes for the linguistics module distributed during the lessons and available in Teams and Aulaweb in the first semester. The texts to be translated and analysed will be later included in the lecture notes.
More information will be provided during the lessons.
Anna Brännström e a., Grammatica svedese. Manuale di morfologia e sintassi con esercizi, Hoepli 2018.
The other bibliography of the practical module will be announced during the lessons.