FLT008N - HISTORY OF THE ITALIAN LANGUAGE

The course contributes to achieving the educational objectives of the Degree Program in Philology, Linguistics, and Literary Traditions, particularly along the following lines: Knowledge and Understanding In-depth knowledge of the main features of the Italian language (as outlined in the learning objectives of the Degree Program); understanding of the main types of written texts and their characteristics in modern Italian; ability to navigate the debate on the continuity or discontinuity of Italian language structures over the centuries. Ability to Apply Knowledge and Understanding Ability to examine a text and describe its phonological, morphological, syntactic, and lexical traits; ability to recognize the features of a text (both written and spoken) in relation to its type; ability to use specialized reference tools (grammars, dictionaries, repertoires) for linguistic analysis; ability to collect first-hand linguistic data and organize them for in-depth analysis (as per the learning objectives of the Degree Program). Independent Judgment Ability to independently evaluate the accuracy and consistency of a linguistic analysis based on available data and the research methods used; ability to assess the communicative adequacy of a text in relation to its context and purpose (as defined in the Degree Program’s objectives). Communication Skills Ability to express learned content with full command of both written and spoken language, for communication in both academic and general contexts (as outlined in the Degree Program’s objectives). Learning Skills Full command of research and analytical methodologies in the field of linguistics, for access to higher education pathways such as PhD programs or master's degrees, as well as for teacher training, and potential employment in publishing houses, public and private research and cultural institutions, and academic or cultural foundations (in line with the Degree Program’s objectives).