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ITAL6645

Dialects of Italy

The Dialects of Italy and other Italian Linguistic Realities

This course will study the origins, distribution and fate of Italian dialects.
Lessons will also focus on studying literary expression, folklore and lyrics.
Linguistic minorities in Italy, the Italian language outside of Italy (Italian emigration abroad) and the language of the new Italians living in Italy will be also discussed and analyzed.

Required Text:
T. De Mauro, Storia linguistica dell’Italia unita, Roma-Bari, Laterza, 2011²,
Biblioteca Storica Laterza.
Subject:
Italian
Department:
Italian
Division:
Language School
Requirements Fulfilled:

Sections

Summer 2012

ITAL6645A-L12 Lecture (Piemontese)