Teaching Workshop
A.Y. 2020/2021
Learning objectives
The teaching workshop shows the students the main characteristics of etymological studies applied to Romance languages; it will also focus on the scientific instruments that can be useful for this kind of researches, and on some important methodological issues.
Expected learning outcomes
Students will learn how to use the instruments that are fundamental to etymological researches applied to Romance languages; this will also allow to discuss their significance in the history of Romance linguistics. The collective discussion of case studies will show the students how to face this kind of researches, giving them the chance to consider also some problematic methodological issues.
Lesson period: First semester
Single course
This course cannot be attended as a single course. Please check our list of single courses to find the ones available for enrolment.
Course syllabus and organization
Single session
Responsible
Lesson period
First semester
Lectures will be held remotely via Microsoft Teams, mainly in synchronous mode; some activities may also take place via Zoom platform.
Students will find all the information to access the digital lectures (links, notices, etc.), as well as any changes to the program or to the reference material, on the Ariel website of the course.
If the final practice can't take place as provided in the Syllabus, it will be held online (the procedure will be communicated on the Ariel website at the end of the course).
Students will find all the information to access the digital lectures (links, notices, etc.), as well as any changes to the program or to the reference material, on the Ariel website of the course.
If the final practice can't take place as provided in the Syllabus, it will be held online (the procedure will be communicated on the Ariel website at the end of the course).
Course syllabus
By adopting a historical perspective, the activity presents the instruments that are fundamental to etymological studies applied to Romance languages. The class will discuss a series of case studies under the supervision of the teacher, and this will make it possible to delve into the main methodological issues of the subject.
Prerequisites for admission
No prerequisites for admission. Nevertheless, basic notions about historico-comparative grammar of Romance languages will be appreciated.
Teaching methods
Students will be required to discuss the topics treated in class, and to work at a short individual research.
Teaching Resources
Teaching materials will be uploaded on the Ariel website of the laboratory.
Assessment methods and Criteria
Students' constant participation and the successful performance of activities will be verified.
Professor(s)
Reception:
The student reception is only by appointment, in the professor's office. Please contact by email roberto.tagliani@unimi.it
Department of Literary, Philological and Linguistic Studies, Modernistic section - Entrance B, 1st floor, room n. 1062