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86337 - Italian Sign Language I

Academic Year 2026/2027

                
                        Docente:
                        Pietro Celo
                    
                        Credits:
                        6
                    
                        SSD:
                        GLOT-01/B
                    
                        Language:
                        Italian
                    
                        Teaching Mode:
                        In-person learning (entirely or partially)
                        
                            Campus:
                            Forli
                        
                            Corso:
                            First cycle degree programme (L) in
                            Languages and Technologies for Intercultural Communication (cod. 5979)

                                Also valid for
                                
                                    First cycle degree programme (L) in
                                    
                                        Languages and Technologies for Intercultural Communication (cod. 5979)
                                    
                                    Course Timetable
                                
from Oct 02, 2026 to Dec 18, 2026

Course contents

Following a brief introduction, the course will cover aspects of LIS linguistics, as well as an overview of Deaf culture and the history of institutions for the Deaf. The practical component will focus on A1.1-level language acquisition, covering self-introductions, family, home life, hobbies, and daily activities.

Readings/Bibliography

Pietro Celo 2023. Appunti di Linguistica pratica di Lingua dei Segni Italiana. Manuale per principianti. Uninova.

[https://www.uninova.it/prodotto/appunti-di-linguistica-pratica-di-lingua-dei-segni-italiana-manuale-per-principianti/]

P. Celo, 2026 Tradurre lingue segnate. Uninova Parma.

P. Celo, 2022. THE MASTER OF SIGNS/IL MAESTRO DE I SEGNI, Soncini Editore, Parma.

Teaching methods

lectures

Assessment methods

Theoretical interview in Italian and personal presentation in Sign Language. The overall assessment is described as follows: – a failing grade is determined by a lack of knowledge regarding the course's core content, as well as an inadequate specialized vocabulary, an inability to converse in Sign Language, and a lack of independent judgment, analytical skills, argumentation, and ability to communicate the subject matter; – grades of 18–23/30 indicate an acceptable level of performance regarding the assessment criteria; – grades of 24–25/30 indicate a more-than-sufficient level of performance; – grades of 26–27/30 indicate a good level of performance; – grades of 28–30/30 indicate an excellent level of performance, while 30/30 with honors indicates an outstanding level.

Teaching tools

PowerPoint and online research

Office hours

See the website of Pietro Celo