Outline of written Italian language, from words to text, including the integration, in the studies, of the new media, with a specific focus on the preparation of the final dissertation.
Vera Gheno, 2016, "Guida pratica all'italiano scritto (senza diventare grammarnazi)", Firenze, Cesati
Annotations of the course and other texts mentioned during the classes.
Learning Objectives
Consolidation of the knowledge of Italian written language, mainly, but not exclusively, in preparation for the final dissertation. Revision of the basic competences in using Italian language. Acquisition of better studying techniques. Consolidation of the orthography. A better knowledge of the stylistic variations between different communicative contexts, including new media.
Prerequisites
At least a basic knowledge of Italian.
Teaching Methods
Frontal classes with the active participation of the students, with written tests at least once a week.
Further information
Students are kindly requested to come to the classes and to interact with the professor.
Type of Assessment
Written tests during the course. There is no final exam, but it is necessary to sign up for the exam "sessions" to register the conclusion of the course online.
Course program
1. Google and how to search data online
2. Computer-mediated communication: how it changed the way we study
3. The vocabulary
4. The concept of linguistic norm and of error
5. Ortography
6. Punctuation
7. Basic rules for text construction and a textual typology
8. Cohesives
9. Connectives
10. Reading techniques
11. How to listen and take notes
12. Bibliography
13. Pre-writing
14. Notes and quotations
15. How to save yourself from hoaxes and use Internet proactively
16. How to write and review your text
17. The final dissertation: practical advice
18. Final class: general discussion and review of the written tests