Middlebury

ITAL0401A-F09

History of Italian Language

Questioni della lingua: History of the Italian Language through Texts
In this course we shall trace the development of the Italian language as it is reflected in written documents from the country's various regions and historical periods. Our main discussion topics will include the linguistic fragmentation of Italy, the emergence of regional literary traditions, the debates concerning the national language, and the complex linguistic practices of modern Italian society. The course will give the students an historical perspective on the Italian grammar, expose them to the basics of philological analysis, survey a wide variety of texts, and, ultimately, promote a deeper understanding and appreciation for the richness and diversity of Italy's linguistic and literary heritage. (ITAL 0355 or equivalent) 3 hrs disc.
Course Reference Number (CRN):
92651
Subject Code:
ITAL
Course Number:
0401
Section Identifier:
A

Course

ITAL 0401

All Sections in Fall 2009

Fall 2009

ITAL0401A-F09 Seminar (Barashkov)