Modern Languages and Cultures |
The information contained in this module specification was correct at the time of publication but may be subject to change, either during the session because of unforeseen circumstances, or following review of the module at the end of the session. Queries about the module should be directed to the member of staff with responsibility for the module. |
Title | THE SOCIOLINGUISTICS OF CONTEMPORARY ITALY | ||
Code | ITAL320 | ||
Coordinator |
Dr S Tufi Modern Languages and Cultures Stefania.Tufi@liverpool.ac.uk |
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Year | CATS Level | Semester | CATS Value |
Session 2020-21 | Level 6 FHEQ | Second Semester | 15 |
Pre-requisites before taking this module (other modules and/or general educational/academic requirements): |
Modules for which this module is a pre-requisite: |
Co-requisite modules: |
Teaching Schedule |
Lectures | Seminars | Tutorials | Lab Practicals | Fieldwork Placement | Other | TOTAL | |
Study Hours |
12 |
12 |
24 | ||||
Timetable (if known) | |||||||
Private Study | 126 | ||||||
TOTAL HOURS | 150 |
Assessment |
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EXAM | Duration | Timing (Semester) |
% of final mark |
Resit/resubmission opportunity |
Penalty for late submission |
Notes |
CONTINUOUS | Duration | Timing (Semester) |
% of final mark |
Resit/resubmission opportunity |
Penalty for late submission |
Notes |
Oral presentation There is a resit opportunity. This is not an anonymous assessment. Standard UoL penalties will apply. | 15 minutes | 30 | ||||
Essay There is a resit opportunity. Standard UoL penalties will apply. This is an anonymous assessment. | -3000 words | 70 |
Aims |
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To outline the linguistic situation of contemporary Italy; To develop the students’ critical awareness of issues relating to language in society, with specific reference to the Italian context; To introduce theoretical and methodological aspects of sociolinguistic research. |
Learning Outcomes |
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(LO1) Understanding of the main factors at play in evaluating the Italian linguistic situation |
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(LO2) Ability to assess Italian linguistic behaviour on the basis of individual and social variables |
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(LO3) Ability to apply the main sociolinguistic concepts and categories confidently |
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(LO4) Ability to critically evaluate relevant literature in Italian sociolinguistics |
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(S1) Communication (oral, written and visual) - Presentation skills – oral |
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(S2) Communication (oral, written and visual) - Presentation skills - written |
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(S3) Communication (oral, written and visual) - Academic writing (inc. referencing skills) |
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(S4) Critical thinking and problem solving - Critical analysis |
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(S5) Working in groups and teams - Group action planning |
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(S6) Global citizenship - Cultural awareness |
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(S7) Improving own learning/performance - Reflective practice |
Teaching and Learning Strategies |
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Teaching Method 1 - Lecture Teaching Method 2 - Seminar Teaching Method 3 - Tutorial Attendance Recorded: No |
Syllabus |
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Topics covered during the module may include: Linguistic variety in Italy; Geographic variables; Social variables; Situational variables; Medium-led variables; The changing relationship between Italian and the dialects of Italy; Old and new linguistic minorities; The linguistic repertoire of Italians; Linguistic education and language policy. |
Recommended Texts |
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Reading lists are managed at readinglists.liverpool.ac.uk. Click here to access the reading lists for this module. |