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
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

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

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

(LO1) Understanding of the main factors at play in evaluating the Italian linguistic situation

(LO2) Ability to assess Italian linguistic behaviour on the basis of individual and social variables

(LO3) Ability to apply the main sociolinguistic concepts and categories confidently

(LO4) Ability to critically evaluate relevant literature in Italian sociolinguistics

(S1) Communication (oral, written and visual) - Presentation skills – oral

(S2) Communication (oral, written and visual) - Presentation skills - written

(S3) Communication (oral, written and visual) - Academic writing (inc. referencing skills)

(S4) Critical thinking and problem solving - Critical analysis

(S5) Working in groups and teams - Group action planning

(S6) Global citizenship - Cultural awareness

(S7) Improving own learning/performance - Reflective practice


Teaching and Learning Strategies

Teaching Method 1 - Lecture
Description: Weekly lectures will introduce the main topics and theoretical debates.
Attendance Recorded: Yes

Teaching Method 2 - Seminar
Description: During the seminars students will consolidate received knowledge via the close reading of selected material and contribute to discussions via the preparation of assigned tasks.
Attendance Recorded: No

Teaching Method 3 - Tutorial
Description: The tutorials will give students the opportunity to reflect on their own learning and discuss relevant strategies.

Attendance Recorded: No
Notes: Individual tutorials are available in week 7 when students will receive feedback and have an opportunity to discuss progress


Syllabus

 

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

Reading lists are managed at readinglists.liverpool.ac.uk. Click here to access the reading lists for this module.