Languages, Cultures, Literature, Translation

This introductory class aims at providing students with a basic knowledge of the subject, mainly focussing on linguistic and philological aspects of the Germanic languages from their origins to the Middle Ages, as well as on elements of their literature history. Subsequently, a grammatical deepening will allow the participants to read, analyse, and translate one or more texts from the Old English tradition.

No specific prerequisites are needed. A basic knowledge of Linguistics and/or of any modern Germanic language might be of some help in understanding some topics.

1. S. LEONARDI, E. MORLICCHIO, La filologia germanica e le lingue moderne, 2009 2a. F. MOSSÉ, Manuel de l'Anglais du Moyen Age, 1945: Partie I, Grammaire (provided as PDF file) or as an alternative: 2b. R. QUIRK, C. L. WRENN, An Old English Grammar, 1957 (provided as PDF file). Further bibliographical information and materials will be indicated and/or provided during the course.

Classes take place usually in-person, but distance lessons could be required according to the evolution of the COVID-19 pandemics. Atlhough attendance is not mandatory, it is extremely encouraged.

Individual oral exam (min. 15/20 minutes) with questions on any parts in the program. Besides knowledge of the topics, also communicative skills, usage of the subject erminology and the ability to elaborate on the topics of the course are evaluated. Quick exercises may be also proposed, to assess the ability of the examinee to apply theoretical principles on a specific case.

Frontal lessons (1st semester) with presentation and discussion of topics also with slideshows or other (multi-medial or traditional) tools (made available for individual study). Students intervention and questions are strongly encouraged and may stimulate further discussions.At times, participants may be required to actively participate in the lessons.

This introductory class aims at providing students with a basic knowledge of the subject, mainly focussing on linguistic and philological aspects of the Germanic languages from their origins to the Middle Ages, as well as on elements of their literature history. Subsequently, a grammatical deepening will allow the participants to read, analyse, and translate one or more texts from the Old English tradition.

No specific prerequisites are needed. A basic knowledge of Linguistics and/or of any modern Germanic language might be of some help in understanding some topics.

1. S. LEONARDI, E. MORLICCHIO, La filologia germanica e le lingue moderne, 2009 2a. F. MOSSÉ, Manuel de l'Anglais du Moyen Age, 1945: Partie I, Grammaire (provided as PDF file) or as an alternative: 2b. R. QUIRK, C. L. WRENN, An Old English Grammar, 1957 (provided as PDF file). Further bibliographical information and materials will be indicated and/or provided during the course.

Classes take place usually in-person, but distance lessons could be required according to the evolution of the COVID-19 pandemics. Atlhough attendance is not mandatory, it is extremely encouraged.

Individual oral exam (min. 15/20 minutes) with questions on any parts in the program. Besides knowledge of the topics, also communicative skills, usage of the subject erminology and the ability to elaborate on the topics of the course are evaluated. Quick exercises may be also proposed, to assess the ability of the examinee to apply theoretical principles on a specific case.

Frontal lessons (1st semester) with presentation and discussion of topics also with slideshows or other (multi-medial or traditional) tools (made available for individual study). Students intervention and questions are strongly encouraged and may stimulate further discussions.At times, participants may be required to actively participate in the lessons.