Translation from Nordic Languages - Advanced Course
Course objectives
This course aims to bring students to a high level of translation theory and practice. These scientific skills, applied to specific texts, are meant to cultivate the ability to develop a thesis on a topic chosen in the field of linguistics (also contrastive) or translation. Proficiency in the written and oral skills in Nordic languages aimed at reaching the C2 level.
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LUCA GENDOLAVIGNA
Lecturers' profile
Program - Frequency - Exams
Course program
The course aims at reaching an A2 level in the language at issue, through the reading of various texts, the teaching of grammar, and the practice of conversation.
Books
BASSINI, Alessandro (2009): “Chiamalo come diavolo vuoi” – l’affermazione della lingua degli immigrati nella letteratura svedese contemporanea, Linguistica e Filologia 28:1, pp. 111-139.
CHIESA ISNARDI, Gianna (2019): Storia e cultura della Scandinavia: Uomini e culture del Nord, Bompiani, pp. 83-89, 96-125, 126-146, 157-162, 377-379, 400-420, 436-448, 459-479, 512-524, 527-529, 554-569, 636-646, 653-664, 814-827, 865-877, 889-908, 922-945, 951-958, 958-1030, 1110-1156, 1198-1224, 1233-1237, 1245-1276.
CIARAVOLO, Massimo: Lineamenti di storia della Scandinavia (dispensa).
CIARAVOLO, Massimo (2007): “La comprensione interscandinava nella didattica”, Culture 20, pp. 161-173.
LINDSKOG, Annika & STOUGAARD-NIELSEN, Jakob (Eds.) (2020): Introduction to Nordic Cultures, London, UCL Press, pp. 11-22, 70-83.
LÖFGREN, Orvar (2017): “The Scandinavian Cluster: Small Countries with Big Egos.” In: Hannerz, Ulf & Gingrich, Andre (Eds.) (2017): Small Countries. Structures and Sensibilities, Philadelphia: University of Pennsylvania Press, pp. 83-101.
NØKLEBY, Berit (1997): “Nordic Chronology”. In: Sørensen, Øystein & Stråth, Bo (Eds.) (1997): The Cultural Construction of Norden, Oslo, Scandinavian University Press.
VIKØR, Lars (1993): The Nordic Languages, Oslo, Novus Press, pp. 13-77, 112-137, 179-224.
Frequency
In presence according to the planned teaching schedule.
Exam mode
Written test and oral interview aimed at assessing the acquisition of the competences required to achieve the intended training objectives.
Bibliography
BASSINI, Alessandro (2009): “Chiamalo come diavolo vuoi” – l’affermazione della lingua degli immigrati nella letteratura svedese contemporanea, Linguistica e Filologia 28:1, pp. 111-139.
CHIESA ISNARDI, Gianna (2019): Storia e cultura della Scandinavia: Uomini e culture del Nord, Bompiani, pp. 83-89, 96-125, 126-146, 157-162, 377-379, 400-420, 436-448, 459-479, 512-524, 527-529, 554-569, 636-646, 653-664, 814-827, 865-877, 889-908, 922-945, 951-958, 958-1030, 1110-1156, 1198-1224, 1233-1237, 1245-1276.
CIARAVOLO, Massimo: Lineamenti di storia della Scandinavia (dispensa).
CIARAVOLO, Massimo (2007): “La comprensione interscandinava nella didattica”, Culture 20, pp. 161-173.
LINDSKOG, Annika & STOUGAARD-NIELSEN, Jakob (Eds.) (2020): Introduction to Nordic Cultures, London, UCL Press, pp. 11-22, 70-83.
LÖFGREN, Orvar (2017): “The Scandinavian Cluster: Small Countries with Big Egos.” In: Hannerz, Ulf & Gingrich, Andre (Eds.) (2017): Small Countries. Structures and Sensibilities, Philadelphia: University of Pennsylvania Press, pp. 83-101.
NØKLEBY, Berit (1997): “Nordic Chronology”. In: Sørensen, Øystein & Stråth, Bo (Eds.) (1997): The Cultural Construction of Norden, Oslo, Scandinavian University Press.
VIKØR, Lars (1993): The Nordic Languages, Oslo, Novus Press, pp. 13-77, 112-137, 179-224.
Lesson mode
Face-to-face teaching planned during class hours, in the classroom, by means of slide projections in PowerPoint format. Frontal teaching aimed at involving the class in order to develop an informed critical debate on the course content.
LUCA GENDOLAVIGNA
Lecturers' profile
Program - Frequency - Exams
Course program
The course aims at reaching an A2 level in the language at issue, through the reading of various texts, the teaching of grammar, and the practice of conversation.
Books
BASSINI, Alessandro (2009): “Chiamalo come diavolo vuoi” – l’affermazione della lingua degli immigrati nella letteratura svedese contemporanea, Linguistica e Filologia 28:1, pp. 111-139.
CHIESA ISNARDI, Gianna (2019): Storia e cultura della Scandinavia: Uomini e culture del Nord, Bompiani, pp. 83-89, 96-125, 126-146, 157-162, 377-379, 400-420, 436-448, 459-479, 512-524, 527-529, 554-569, 636-646, 653-664, 814-827, 865-877, 889-908, 922-945, 951-958, 958-1030, 1110-1156, 1198-1224, 1233-1237, 1245-1276.
CIARAVOLO, Massimo: Lineamenti di storia della Scandinavia (dispensa).
CIARAVOLO, Massimo (2007): “La comprensione interscandinava nella didattica”, Culture 20, pp. 161-173.
LINDSKOG, Annika & STOUGAARD-NIELSEN, Jakob (Eds.) (2020): Introduction to Nordic Cultures, London, UCL Press, pp. 11-22, 70-83.
LÖFGREN, Orvar (2017): “The Scandinavian Cluster: Small Countries with Big Egos.” In: Hannerz, Ulf & Gingrich, Andre (Eds.) (2017): Small Countries. Structures and Sensibilities, Philadelphia: University of Pennsylvania Press, pp. 83-101.
NØKLEBY, Berit (1997): “Nordic Chronology”. In: Sørensen, Øystein & Stråth, Bo (Eds.) (1997): The Cultural Construction of Norden, Oslo, Scandinavian University Press.
VIKØR, Lars (1993): The Nordic Languages, Oslo, Novus Press, pp. 13-77, 112-137, 179-224.
Frequency
In presence according to the planned teaching schedule.
Exam mode
Written test and oral interview aimed at assessing the acquisition of the competences required to achieve the intended training objectives.
Bibliography
BASSINI, Alessandro (2009): “Chiamalo come diavolo vuoi” – l’affermazione della lingua degli immigrati nella letteratura svedese contemporanea, Linguistica e Filologia 28:1, pp. 111-139.
CHIESA ISNARDI, Gianna (2019): Storia e cultura della Scandinavia: Uomini e culture del Nord, Bompiani, pp. 83-89, 96-125, 126-146, 157-162, 377-379, 400-420, 436-448, 459-479, 512-524, 527-529, 554-569, 636-646, 653-664, 814-827, 865-877, 889-908, 922-945, 951-958, 958-1030, 1110-1156, 1198-1224, 1233-1237, 1245-1276.
CIARAVOLO, Massimo: Lineamenti di storia della Scandinavia (dispensa).
CIARAVOLO, Massimo (2007): “La comprensione interscandinava nella didattica”, Culture 20, pp. 161-173.
LINDSKOG, Annika & STOUGAARD-NIELSEN, Jakob (Eds.) (2020): Introduction to Nordic Cultures, London, UCL Press, pp. 11-22, 70-83.
LÖFGREN, Orvar (2017): “The Scandinavian Cluster: Small Countries with Big Egos.” In: Hannerz, Ulf & Gingrich, Andre (Eds.) (2017): Small Countries. Structures and Sensibilities, Philadelphia: University of Pennsylvania Press, pp. 83-101.
NØKLEBY, Berit (1997): “Nordic Chronology”. In: Sørensen, Øystein & Stråth, Bo (Eds.) (1997): The Cultural Construction of Norden, Oslo, Scandinavian University Press.
VIKØR, Lars (1993): The Nordic Languages, Oslo, Novus Press, pp. 13-77, 112-137, 179-224.
Lesson mode
Face-to-face teaching planned during class hours, in the classroom, by means of slide projections in PowerPoint format. Frontal teaching aimed at involving the class in order to develop an informed critical debate on the course content.
- Lesson code10589477
- Academic year2025/2026
- CourseLinguistic, Literary and Translation Studies
- CurriculumScienze linguistiche, letterarie e della traduzione (Percorso valido anche ai fini del conseguimento del doppio titolo italo-tedesco)
- Year2nd year
- Duration12 months
- SSDL-LIN/15
- CFU6