FISIOPATOLOGIA DELLA COMUNICAZIONE

Module GLOTTOLOGIA E LINGUISTICA

At the end of the Glottology and Linguistics module, in line with the Dublin Descriptors, and thanks to the workshop approach adopted in the course, students should be able to achieve the learning outcomes described below.

1. Knowledge and understanding

Students will learn the theoretical foundations for a “scientific study” of languages and language. They will understand the mechanisms of production and perception of human speech sounds (phonetics) and the criteria for organizing the relevant sounds of a system (phonology), with specific attention to Italian and its main varieties.

2. Applying knowledge and understanding

Students will be able to describe and analyze the sounds of human speech and phonological systems, particularly in Italian, applying the knowledge acquired to the observation of linguistic data relevant to speech therapy practice.

3. Making judgements

Students will develop the ability to recognize and critically evaluate basic phonetic-phonological phenomena, distinguishing between typical linguistic usage and aspects that may be clinically relevant.

4. Communication skills

Students will be able to describe the phonetic and phonological phenomena observed clearly and using correct terminology, employing language appropriate to educational and pre-professional contexts. 

5. Learning skills

Students will acquire the conceptual tools necessary to continue their study of linguistics independently and to integrate this knowledge into subsequent courses in the Speech Therapy degree program.

Lectures, active learning. 

Workshop about phonetic transcription. 

Learn to read and understand complex texts on different subjects; knowing and enhancing the Italian language awareness and accuracy in terms of spelling and morphology, complex syntax, precision and richness of the vocabulary, even specialized.

Natural languages and human language. Segmental articulatory phonetics: the vowel and the consonants. Italian sounds and their varieties. Suprasegmental articulatory phonetics.  Phonology. The phonetic spelling (IPA).

Reference books: 

1. G. Gagliardi, Linguistica per le professioni sanitarie, Pàtron, 2019, in particolare cap. I. “Il linguaggio e le lingue storico-naturali”, pp. 1-56; cap. III. “Fonetica” e cap. IV. “Fonologia”, pp. 91-160.

2. F. Albano Leoni, P. Maturi, Manuale di fonetica, Carocci, 2018, terza edizione con materiali on line, in particolare cap. 1. Introduzione; cap. 2. “Fonetica articolatoria e trascrizione fonetica”, pp. 11-83.

3. P. Maturi, I suoni delle lingue, i suoni dell’italiano, Il Mulino 2006, in particolare cap. II. “Fonetica italiana: standard, pronunce regionali e neostandard, dialetti”, pp. 101-124.

The exam consists of an oral exam. 
Elements to be evaluated: relevance of the answers, quality of their contents, ability to connect with other topics within the program, ability to report examples, quality of technical language, and overall expressive ability.
To guarantee equal opportunities and in compliance with current laws, students can request a meeting in order to plan any compensatory and/or dispensatory measure, according to the educational goals and specific needs. In this case, it is advisable to contact the CInAP (Centre for Active and Participated Integration - Services for Disabilities and/or SLD) professor of the Department where the Degree Course is included