Language change and variation in contemporary German
The course is a 9-credits-course consisting of
This module intends to
Theory module
At the end of the course, the students
Language learning modules
The courses aim to enable students to reach level C1.2 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR).
After successfully completing the language learning courses the students have active and passive language skills in the German language at level C1 of the CEFR.
Language level B2 (1st year) / C1.1 (2nd year) in German language is required for participation.
The course (theory 'module') will combine various modes, mainly frontal lecturing, flipped classroom, and blended learning; PPT presentations and multimedia will be used. During the course (theoretical 'module') various exercises will be assigned with the aim of gradually checking the knowledge acquired.
The theory 'module' (30 h, 2nd semester) is accompanied by year-round language learning courses.
Language learning modules: (80 h, yearlong); include yearlong lessons in translation (40 h).
According to University regulations, this syllabus is valid until February 2025.
Koch, Peter / Wulf Oesterreicher. 1985. Sprache der Nähe – Sprache der Distanz: Mündlichkeit und Schriftlichkeit im Spannungsfeld von Sprachtheorie und Sprachgeschichte. In: Romanistisches Jahrbuch 36, 15–43
Plewnia, Albrecht / Andreas Witt (eds.). 2014. Sprachverfall? Dynamik, Wandel, Variation (Institut Für Deutsche Sprache Jahrbuch 2013). Berlin: De Gruyter, selection
Schwitalla, Johannes. 2011. Gesprochenes Deutsch. Eine Einführung, Berlin: Erich Schmidt.
Stevenson, Patrick / Kristine Horner / Nils Langer Gertrud Reershemius. 2018. The German Speaking World. A Practical Introduction to Sociolinguistic Issues, London: Routledge, selection
Wildfeuer, Janina. 2013. “Der Film als Text? Ein Definitionsversuch aus linguistischer Sicht”. In John Bateman / Matthis Kepser / Markus Kuhn (eds.), Film, Text, Kultur: Beiträge zur Textualität des Films, Marburg: Schüren, 32-57.
Wildfeuer, Janina/John A. Bateman. (eds.). 2017. Film Text Analysis. New Perspectives on the Analysis of Filmic Meaning. New York/Abingdon: Routledge
Further bibliographic and didactic resources will be provided during the semester (Aulaweb).
Language learning modules:
Teaching resources will be provided at the beginning of the semester by the instructors via Aulaweb.
Ricevimento: Office hours Individual meetings in my office or on Microsoft Teams are scheduled by appointment. Please write an email to fix it (simona.leonardi@unige.it).
Theoretical module: 30 hours, 2nd semester (February 2025).
Language learning modules: 1st + 2nd semester: October, 2023.
GERMAN LANGUAGE II
Theory module: During the course verification of the learning process through tests and quizzes + written examination, in which the arguments treated during the class will be asked about + PPT presentation + oral examination.
The final examination will consist of a written examination + oral commentary on the PPT presentation. During the written examination of the theoretical 'module', knowledge of the course content will be tested.
The final assessment will take into account a) the PPT presentation (previously sent to the lecturer); b) the adequacy of the bibliography accompanying the presentation; c) the knowledge of the course contents (written examination/presentazion); d) familiarity with the the readings discussed during the course and with the materials made available on the Aulaweb platform.
The languages learning courses will be completed by written examinations and an oral examination.
written exam (essay writing) +
oral exam
(average of the marks of the exercise exams: 50% of the final mark)
Registration for the exam of the theory class on the homepage of the University of Genoa (www.unige.it) > link „servizi online per gli studenti“ and for the exams of the applied modules in Aulaweb.
The program of the course is valid until February 2025 in accordance to the departmental regulation.
Students who do not attend the lessons or attend only sporadically are kindly requested to ask in good time (at least one month prior to the date chosen for the examination) for a meeting during office hours or by appointment (that can take place also online), in order to discuss the various points of the syllabus (which is the same as the syllabus for students who attend lessons regularly).
During the course verification of the learning process through tests and quizzes + written examination, in which the arguments treated during the class will be asked about + PPT presentation + oral examination
Assessment system
The assessment is graded according to the following evaluation system for lowest and highest marks: * 18/30: lowest positive grade. * 30/30: highest positive grade * 30/30 cum laude: highest positive grade. excellent performance.
Registering for the examinations on the homepage of the University of Genoa (www.unige.it), link "servizi online per gli studenti“.
Target group
The exam is obligatory for students in the first and in the second year of the master course in "Modern Languages and Literatures for cultural Services" LM 37/38
Credits
The total exam consisting in theory class and language exercises is equivalent to 9 credit points.
Language:
Students with certified special educational needs (DSA) Students with certified special educational needs (DSA), such as dyslexia or dysgraphia, are invited to contact the lecturers, as well as to familiarise with the services (e.g. “ufficio disabilità e DSA”) the University provides to support them.
