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 2018-19 Level 6 FHEQ First Semester 15

Pre-requisites before taking this module (other modules and/or general educational/academic requirements):

N/A  

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
Weekly lectures will introduce the main topics and theoretical debates.
11
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.
.5
The tutorials will give students the opportunity to reflect on their own learning and discuss relevant strategies.
      22.5
Timetable (if known)     Individual tutorials are available in week 7 when students will receive feedback and have an opportunity to discuss progress
 
       
Private Study 127.5
TOTAL HOURS 150

Assessment

EXAM Duration Timing
(Semester)
% of
final
mark
Resit/resubmission
opportunity
Penalty for late
submission
Notes
Unseen Written Exam  2 hours  Semester 1  50  Yes    Exam Notes (applying to all assessments) Oral presentation on an approved topic: Week nine or ten Essay: Week 12 Written examination Reassessment, where required, will take the form of the original assessment.  
CONTINUOUS Duration Timing
(Semester)
% of
final
mark
Resit/resubmission
opportunity
Penalty for late
submission
Notes
Practical Assessment  10 minutes  Semester 1  20  Yes    Oral presentation  
Coursework  2,000 words  Semester 1  30  Yes  Standard UoL penalty applies  Essay 

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

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

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

    Ability to apply the main sociolinguistic concepts and categories confidently

    Ability to critically evaluate relevant literature in Italian sociolinguistics


    Teaching and Learning Strategies

    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 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.
    Explanation of Reading List: