METHODS AND PROBLEMS CONCERNING THE HISTORY OF ITALIAN LANGUAGE

Course objectives

The course aims to provide knowledge and understanding of the methodological, critical and applicable aspects of the Discipline; it proposes geographical areas and sectorial perspectives in which related projects are activated; it shows the variability of fields of interest; it enables the student to master the specific topics in order to use them and apply them in other fields of study while using the correct specific language. With the acquired knowledge the student will be able to develop autonomous ability of connections with other disciplines in the various historical epochs and cultural contexts.

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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.
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. Bibliography for attending students: The reading list will be provided by the instructor at the beginning of the course. Non-attending students are required to prepare an alternative syllabus. The text for non-attending students is the following: G. Antonelli - M. Motolese - L. Tomasin (eds.), Storia dell'italiano scritto. Vol. VI. Writing Practices, Rome, Carocci, 2021.
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.
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. Bibliography for attending students: The reading list will be provided by the instructor at the beginning of the course. Non-attending students are required to prepare an alternative syllabus. The text for non-attending students is the following: G. Antonelli - M. Motolese - L. Tomasin (eds.), Storia dell'italiano scritto. Vol. VI. Writing Practices, Rome, Carocci, 2021.
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 code1027186
  • Academic year2025/2026
  • CourseHistorical Studies
  • CurriculumStoria Medievale e Paleografia (Percorso valido anche ai fini del rilascio del doppio titolo italo-francese)
  • Year2nd year
  • Semester2nd semester
  • SSDL-FIL-LET/12
  • CFU6