Text- und Gesprächsanalyse
Textual and Conversation Analysis: an introduction
The course is a 9-credits-course consisting of
This module intends to
Aims of the course ('theoretical module') are to provide students with specialized knowledge in corpus-assisted textual analysis, developing metalinguistic skills contrastively (Italian/German).
Upon completion, students will be able to:
Language learning modules
The courses aim to enable students to reach level C1.1 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR).
By the end of the language exercises, students will be able to:
Language level B2 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: (120 h, yearlong)
Course: Text and Corpus Linguistics I. Theoretical Module:
II. Language learning modules (Language Exercises):
III. General Information:
Theoretical Module
Language learning modules:
Further bibliographic and didactic resources will be provided during the semester (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).
SIMONA LEONARDI (President)
RAMONA PELLEGRINO
JOACHIM HANS BERND GERDES (Substitute)
Theoretical module: 30 hours, 1st semester
Start: October 2025
Language learning modules: 120 h, 1st + 2nd term start: October, 2025.
Language learning course (Bergemann) start: October 2025
Language learning course (N.N.) start: October 2025
The timetable for this course is available here: EasyAcademy
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 (with 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 2027 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).
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
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 year of the master course in "Modern languages and literature for teaching, publishing and digital media" LM 37
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.
