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 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. |
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Timetable (if known) |
Individual tutorials are available in week 7 when students will receive feedback and have an opportunity to discuss progress
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Private Study | 127.5 | ||||||
TOTAL HOURS | 150 |
Assessment |
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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 |
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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.
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Learning Outcomes |
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Understanding of the main factors at play in evaluating the Italian linguistic situation |
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Ability to assess Italian linguistic behaviour on the basis of individual and social variables
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Ability to apply the main sociolinguistic concepts and categories confidently
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Ability to critically evaluate relevant literature in Italian sociolinguistics |
Teaching and Learning Strategies |
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Lecture - Weekly lectures will introduce the main topics and theoretical debates. |
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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. |
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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 |
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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. Explanation of Reading List: |