Università Roma Tre

The course aims to provide a basic preparation on the basic structures of the language. This will be complemented by an investigation into the links between verbal language and the mind, linking general linguistics with psycholinguistics and cognitive sciences.
With the study of General Linguistics, the student will be able to achieve the following educational objectives.
In terms of knowledge and understanding, at the end of the course the student:
- has a general framework of general linguistics and relations with related disciplines;
- knows the specific terminology, the main research topics and problems of the field of study related to linguistics;
- knows the difference between dialects and languages.
In terms of ability to apply knowledge and understanding, at the end of the course the student:
- knows how to use current terminology correctly in the field of general linguistics.
In terms of judgment:
- Can recognize and distinguish issues related to the way languages change.
In terms of communication skills, the student will be able to:
- communicate and interact with specialized and non-specialized audiences.
In terms of learning ability, the student will be able to:
- critically consult texts of a manualistic nature, connecting different aspects and contexts related to general linguistics.