Linguistics

The course aims to examine the characteristics, the methodology and the areas of intervention of the experimental research in the educational sciences and the possibility of using the results of the research in the assumption of educational policy decisions. The epistemological and methodological problems facing the field research in the educational sciences will be examined with particular attention to the research on the effectiveness of training systems in the transmission of linguistic skills. After completing the course the students and students will have acquired knowledge on the main themes of experimental pedagogy and will be able to know and understand general topics and problems related to the fields of study of the educational sciences. Students will acquire knowledge on the use of research and analysis methodologies. Through the attendance of the experimental pedagogy course, students will acquire the ability to apply the knowledge and skills acquired and therefore to design and conduct small experimental research, to construct validate and use assessment and observation tools. They will also be in a position to present the collected data so that they are also accessible to non-expert readers. At the end of the course, students will be able to interpret information and be able to reflect on problems related to the field of study, showing that they have acquired a scientific attitude and possess critical and self-critical skills. Through the activity of study and reflection on the themes of experimental pedagogy, analysis of tools and models and methods of communication and dissemination of results, students will develop instrumental skills (writing, oral expression, computer science) in order to favor the ability to know how to relate with others, identify oneself in one's job role and know how to work in a group.