Language change and language history: an introduction
The course is a 9-credits-course consisting of
This module intends to
Aims of the course ('theoretical module') are:
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 C1.1 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, 1st semester) is accompanied by year-round language learning courses.
Language learning modules: (80 h, yearlong)
Theory module
According to University regulations, this syllabus is valid until February 2026.
Bär, Jochen A. s.a. Eine kurze Geschichte der deutschen Sprache <http://www.baer-linguistik.de/sprachgeschichte/theodisk.htm>; Elspaß, Stephan. 2005. Standardisierung des Deutschen: Ansichten aus der neueren Sprachgeschichte‚von unten‘. In Ludwig M. Eichinger & Werner Kallmeyer (eds.), Standardvariation. Standardvariation: Wie viel Variation verträgt die deutsche Sprache?, 63–99. Berlin / New York: de Gruyter;
Nübling, Damaris, Antje Dammel, Janet Duke & Renata Szczepaniak. 2017. Historische Sprachwissenschaft des Deutschen: Eine Einführung in die Prinzipien des Sprachwandels. Tübingen: Narr Francke Attempto;
Plewnia, Albrecht / Andreas Witt (eds.). 2014. Sprachverfall? Dynamik, Wandel, Variation (Institut Für Deutsche Sprache Jahrbuch 2013). Berlin: De Gruyter (pagine scelte / Auswahl)
Further bibliographic and didactic resources will be provided during the semester (Aulaweb).
Language learning modules:
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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).
SIMONA LEONARDI (President)
JOACHIM HANS BERND GERDES
SERENA SPAZZARINI (Substitute)
Theoretical module: 30 hours, 1st semester (October, 2024).
Start: 7th October 2024
Mon 4-6 p.m. (Aula A Polo) Thu 5-6 p.m. (Aula A Polo)
Language learning modules: 1st + 2nd semester: start: October, 2024.
Language learning course (Bergemann) start: 1st October 2024 1st semester: Tue, 9:00-11:00 (Aula H)
Language learning course (Rausch) start: 30th September 2024 1st semester: Mon, 12:15-1:45 p.m. (Aula M)
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 2026 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 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 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.
