OVERVIEW

This course looks at the linguistic analysis of point of view in the English language.

AIMS AND CONTENT

LEARNING OUTCOMES

The course aims to provide specialised competence as far as linguistic theory and linguistic and stylistic analysis are concerned. Thus, it seeks to highlight the features of the different text typologies dealt with and encourage a critical use of the identified linguistic tools, with an emphasis on the implications for translation.

AIMS AND LEARNING OUTCOMES

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.

TEACHING METHODS

This course is made up of 36 hours (3 hours over 12 weeks).

SYLLABUS/CONTENT

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.

The programme for non-attending students is the same as the one for students who attend the course regularly.

RECOMMENDED READING/BIBLIOGRAPHY

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

TEACHERS AND EXAM BOARD

Exam Board

ILARIA RIZZATO (President)

LAURA SANTINI

LESSONS

LESSONS START

Wednesday, 19th February 2025

Course schedule:

Wednesdays, 2-3 p.m., room Koch

Fridays, 1-3 p.m., room M

Class schedule

ENGLISH LINGUISTICS

EXAMS

EXAM DESCRIPTION

Written exam lasting 90 minutes.

ASSESSMENT METHODS

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.

Exam schedule

FURTHER INFORMATION

It is strongly recommended to enrol on the course on Aulaweb as soon as possible.

Students who have valid certification of physical or learning disabilities on file with the University and who wish to discuss possible accommodations or other circumstances regarding lectures, coursework and exams, should speak both with the instructor and with Prof. Sara Dickinson (sara.dickinson@unige.it), the Department’s disability liaison.