Linguistics

Course Description: This course explores the Russian language as a descendant of the Indo-European family, tracing its historical evolution and structural features. Emphasis is placed on the study of phonetics, phonology, and orthography, as well as on the origin and development of the Cyrillic alphabet. The course also examines the main morphological and grammatical characteristics of Russian and provides an overview of the historical formation and growth of its lexicon. Main Topics: The Russian language within the Indo-European context Phonetic and phonological systems of Russian Orthography and the history of the Cyrillic alphabet Morphological and grammatical structure The historical development of the Russian vocabulary

Knowledge of linguistic terminology. Advanced knowledge of one modern European language. No prior knowledge of Russian is required.

1. Fici Giusti, F.; Gebert L.; Signorini S. La lingua russa. Storia, struttura, tipologia. Roma, NIS, 1991. pp. 17 - 43. 2. Kasatkin L., Krysin L. et al. Il russo. Firenze, Scandicci: La Nuova Italia Editrice, 1995. pp. 8 - 13, 65 - 83, 155 - 169. 3. The entry “Russia” from the Treccani Encyclopedic Dictionary (geographical overview, population, history, language, art, and architecture). Any edition published after the year 2000. 4. A text of the student’s choice, to be agreed upon with the professor.

Attendance, though not mandatory, is strongly recommended.

At the midpoint of the course, an interim test will be held to assess the knowledge acquired. In December, each student will present a brief project illustrating the historical development of selected Italian loanwords in Russian and/or Russian loanwords in Italian.

Lectures, seminars and practical exercises.

Course Description: This course explores the Russian language as a descendant of the Indo-European family, tracing its historical evolution and structural features. Emphasis is placed on the study of phonetics, phonology, and orthography, as well as on the origin and development of the Cyrillic alphabet. The course also examines the main morphological and grammatical characteristics of Russian and provides an overview of the historical formation and growth of its lexicon. Main Topics: The Russian language within the Indo-European context Phonetic and phonological systems of Russian Orthography and the history of the Cyrillic alphabet Morphological and grammatical structure The historical development of the Russian vocabulary

Knowledge of linguistic terminology. Advanced knowledge of one modern European language. No prior knowledge of Russian is required.

1. Fici Giusti, F.; Gebert L.; Signorini S. La lingua russa. Storia, struttura, tipologia. Roma, NIS, 1991. pp. 17 - 43. 2. Kasatkin L., Krysin L. et al. Il russo. Firenze, Scandicci: La Nuova Italia Editrice, 1995. pp. 8 - 13, 65 - 83, 155 - 169. 3. The entry “Russia” from the Treccani Encyclopedic Dictionary (geographical overview, population, history, language, art, and architecture). Any edition published after the year 2000. 4. A text of the student’s choice, to be agreed upon with the professor.

Attendance, though not mandatory, is strongly recommended.

At the midpoint of the course, an interim test will be held to assess the knowledge acquired. In December, each student will present a brief project illustrating the historical development of selected Italian loanwords in Russian and/or Russian loanwords in Italian.

Lectures, seminars and practical exercises.