INDO-EUROPEAN LINGUISTICS

The aim of this course is to provide more in-depht knowledge on language phenomena with a particular focus on dynamics of the linguistic change and on the tools of historical linguistics and indo-european linguistics

Students are expected to acquire an awareness of language variation across time, space, society, and communicative situations as an inherent dimension of language itself. They are expected to be able to identify and adequately describe phenomena of language change at the different levels of linguistic analysis (phonetics and phonology, morphology, syntax, and the lexicon) and to analyse them in accordance with the most recent linguistic theories. They are also expected to acquire a thorough knowledge of the principles and methods of Indo-European linguistics and linguistic reconstruction, and to be able to address theoretical and methodological issues relating to historical linguistics, with particular reference to Indo-European linguistics, in a rigorous manner. Finally, students are expected to learn to use specialist linguistic terminology appropriately.

Students must know the fundamentals of Linguistics (phonetic, phonology, morphology, sintax, semantics).
For foreign students a good knowledge of Italian is required.

Aim of the course is to provide more in-depht knowledge on historical linguistics and indo-european linguistics, with a particular focus on the linguistic change according to the traditional models but also according to the contributions of the most recent theories.

M.MANCINI (a cura di), Il cambiamento linguistico, Roma Carocci 2003.
F.VILLAR, Gli indeuropei e le origini dell'Europa. Lingua e storia, Bologna, Il Mulino, 1997.

The method that will be used to assess the knowledge and skills acquired is an oral exam.
The oral test verifies: knowledge and understanding of the tools of historical linguistic analysis, using the linguistic terminology correctly; capacity of personal reflection on linguistic phenomena

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The instructor is responsible for ensuring the authenticity and originality of all examinations and coursework. In cases of suspected academic misconduct, an additional on-site assessment may be required during the exams, which may differ from the standard format.

28–30 with distinction: Excellent command of the topics covered in lectures and the textbook; appropriate use of technical terminology; outstanding ability to engage in independent reflection on linguistic phenomena.

26–27: Good knowledge of the topics covered in lectures and the textbook; generally correct use of technical terminology; good ability to engage in independent reflection on linguistic phenomena.

24–25: Fair knowledge of the topics covered in lectures and the textbook; occasional inaccuracies in the use of technical terminology; reasonable ability to engage in independent reflection on linguistic phenomena.

22–23: Partially superficial and/or incomplete knowledge of the topics covered in lectures and the textbook; presentation not always clear and/or lacking in technical terminology; sufficient ability to engage in independent reflection on linguistic phenomena.

18–21: Incomplete but sufficient knowledge of the topics covered in lectures and the textbook; unclear presentation and/or deficiencies in technical terminology; weak but acceptable ability to engage in independent reflection on linguistic phenomena.

Face-to-face lessons. An active student partecipation would be appreciated.

This subject deals with topics related to the macro-area "Human capital, health, education" and contributes to the achievement of one or more goals of U. N. Agenda for Sustainable Development