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
Languages, Cultures and Film
Stefania.Tufi@liverpool.ac.uk
Year CATS Level Semester CATS Value
Session 2023-24 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 11

 11

         22
Timetable (if known)              
Private Study 128
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
There is a resit opportunity This will be marked anonymously Standard UoL penalties will apply.  0    70       
There is a resit opportunity This will not be marked anonymously Standard UoL penalties will apply.  15    30       

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

The majority of teaching will be delivered face-to-face on campus. Online delivery will be used to complement the on-campus delivery and where technology affords a better learning experience.

Lecture:
Weekly lectures will introduce the main topics and theoretical debates.

Seminar:
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.

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

Individual tutorials are available on request.

Syllabus
 

Topics covered during the module may include:

Linguistic variety in Italy;

Linguistic repertoires;

Transnational Italian;

Linguistic education;

Language policy.

Recommended Texts
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