- Docente: Caterina Saracco
- Credits: 9
- SSD: L-LIN/01
- Language: Italian
- Teaching Mode: Traditional lectures
- Campus: Bologna
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Corso:
Second cycle degree programme (LM) in
Language, Society and Communication (cod. 6724)
Also valid for Second cycle degree programme (LM) in Italian Culture and Language for Foreigners (cod. 0983)
Second cycle degree programme (LM) in Italian Culture and Language for Foreigners (cod. 6726)
Second cycle degree programme (LM) in Language, Society and Communication (cod. 8874)
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from Feb 11, 2026 to May 14, 2026
Learning outcomes
At the end of the course students will know the main theoretical sociolinguistic models and the main research and elaboration of data methods.
Course contents
The course focuses on minority languages and their protection in Italy. Minority languages from some other European countries will also be covered.
Readings/Bibliography
- FIORENTINI I., 2022, Sociolinguistica delle minoranze in Italia. Un'introduzione, Roma, Carocci.
-SLIDES of the course
-HANDOUT
Teaching methods
Lectures with seminars
Assessment methods
Students can choose between two assessment methods:
Method A:
A short essay of up to 6 pages (including bibliography) on a topic of the course and agreed upon with the instructor, to be submitted at least 10 days before the exam date.
An oral exam on the day of the exam, during which students will demonstrate their understanding of the topics (2 questions).
Mode B:
An oral exam on the day of the exam, which will assess the understanding of the course topics (5 questions).
Mode A is recommended for those attending the course; Mode B is recommended for those not attending, but the choice is free.
Teaching tools
Slides and handouts will be uploaded to the e-learning platform available to students.
Office hours
See the website of Caterina Saracco
SDGs
This teaching activity contributes to the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals of the UN 2030 Agenda.