ITALIAN LINGUISTICS

Course objectives

The module aims to provide a knowledge of the main methods of investigation in the history of the Italian language through individual research topics. At the end of the course the student must demonstrate: a) to have developed a first autonomous research capacity in a historical-linguistic context; b) to use in an appropriate and critical way the bibliography; c) to know how to adequately transmit the results of his research.

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MATTEO MOTOLESE Lecturers' profile

Program - Frequency - Exams

Course program
In the 2025-26 academic year, the course will focus on the relationship between autographs and the history of the Italian language.
Prerequisites
At least 12 CFU in Italian Linguistics in the Bachelor degree.
Books
Bibliography for Attending Students: The reading list will be provided by the instructor in the handout at the beginning of the course. *** Non-attending students are required to prepare an alternative bibliography. The text for non-attending students is the following: G. Antonelli - M. Motolese - L. Tomasin (a cura di), Storia dell'italiano scritto. vol. VI. Pratiche di scrittura, Roma, Carocci, 2021.
Frequency
Attendance is highly recommended. Students who do not attend must prepare the alternative program indicated in the reading list.
Exam mode
To pass the exam you must obtain a grade of not less than 18/30. To achieve sufficiency, the student must demonstrate that he has acquired a basic knowledge of the course contents; for the achievement of the maximum mark (30 cum laude), the student must demonstrate to safely display the topics covered, using appropriate terminology; he must also demonstrate that he is able to connect different parts of the program in a coherent and logical way.
Bibliography
Bibliography for Attending Students: The reading list will be provided by the instructor in the handout at the beginning of the course. Non-attending students are required to prepare an alternative bibliography. The text for non-attending students is the following: G. Antonelli - M. Motolese - L. Tomasin (a cura di), Storia dell'italiano scritto. vol. VI. Pratiche di scrittura, Roma, Carocci, 2021.
Lesson mode
Seminar lessons.
MATTEO MOTOLESE Lecturers' profile

Program - Frequency - Exams

Course program
In the 2025-26 academic year, the course will focus on the relationship between autographs and the history of the Italian language.
Prerequisites
At least 12 CFU in Italian Linguistics in the Bachelor degree.
Books
Bibliography for Attending Students: The reading list will be provided by the instructor in the handout at the beginning of the course. *** Non-attending students are required to prepare an alternative bibliography. The text for non-attending students is the following: G. Antonelli - M. Motolese - L. Tomasin (a cura di), Storia dell'italiano scritto. vol. VI. Pratiche di scrittura, Roma, Carocci, 2021.
Frequency
Attendance is highly recommended. Students who do not attend must prepare the alternative program indicated in the reading list.
Exam mode
To pass the exam you must obtain a grade of not less than 18/30. To achieve sufficiency, the student must demonstrate that he has acquired a basic knowledge of the course contents; for the achievement of the maximum mark (30 cum laude), the student must demonstrate to safely display the topics covered, using appropriate terminology; he must also demonstrate that he is able to connect different parts of the program in a coherent and logical way.
Bibliography
Bibliography for Attending Students: The reading list will be provided by the instructor in the handout at the beginning of the course. Non-attending students are required to prepare an alternative bibliography. The text for non-attending students is the following: G. Antonelli - M. Motolese - L. Tomasin (a cura di), Storia dell'italiano scritto. vol. VI. Pratiche di scrittura, Roma, Carocci, 2021.
Lesson mode
Seminar lessons.
  • Lesson code1035927
  • Academic year2025/2026
  • CourseLinguistics
  • CurriculumSingle curriculum
  • Year1st year
  • Semester2nd semester
  • SSDL-FIL-LET/12
  • CFU6