B006910 - LABORATORY OF ITALIAN WRITING

Italian

Systematic deepening of the knowledge of Italian language, of its practical characteristics in various contexts, especially written. A reflection on the correlation between linguistic competence and management of the self in a hyperconnected world. The construction, on a linguistic basis, of one's online reputation. Setting up the drafting work and discussion of the degree thesis.

1. Vera Gheno, 2019, "Potere alle parole" (Torino, Einaudi)
OR
Vera Gheno, 2016, "Guida pratica all'italiano scritto (senza diventare grammarnazi)", Firenze, Cesati

2. Vera Gheno, 2019, “La tesi di laurea. Ricerca, scrittura e revisione per chiudere in bellezza”, Bologna, Zanichelli

Notes of the course and other sources mentioned during the classes.

Consolidation of the knowledge of written Italian language, above all, but not exclusively, in the prospect of the preparation of the degree thesis. Review of basic competences of Italian. Acquisition of practical skills for the improvement of the study. Consolidation of spelling abilities. Greater awareness of register variations between different communication contexts, including new media. Greater awareness of one's "linguistic personality".

At least a basic knowledge of Italian.

Frontal classes with the active participation of the students, with written tests at least once a week that will be cross-checked by the students themselves.

Students are kindly requested to attend the classes and to interact with the professor, when and where possible.

Written exercises during the course. There is no final exam, but it is necessary to register for the "sessions" of exams to register online eligibility, given that all the exercises assigned in the classroom hav been done. For specific needs please contact the professor.

1. The centrality of language in defining the human being and the functions of the word
2. Computer-mediated communication: how our way of studying has changed language
3. Reputation and its relevance in a hyperconnected world
4. From performative communication to generative communication: the DRS method
5. Google and online data search
6. The lexicon, its consistency, formation and expansion
7. The concept of linguistic norm and error; linguistic hoaxes
8. Spelling
9. Punctuation
10. The regulatory principles of the text and a textual typology. The linguistic registers
11. Cohesives and connectives
12. Reading techniques; listening and taking notes
13. Bibliography: what it is, what it is used for and how to do it
14. The work of preparation of the thesis
15. Notes and quotes
16. Drafting of the text and revision
17. The thesis: practical advice
18. Final lesson: discussion, final correction of the exercises