Learning objectives
The aim of the course is to make students acquainted with the origins and the development of germanic languages, from the oldest times up to the beginning of he modern era.
Prerequisites
Knowledge of at least one germanic language
Course unit content
Germanic comparative philology
Full programme
One can extend the comparation up to modern Language, especially Yiddish.
Bibliography
M. Saibene, manuale di linguistica germanica, Cisalpina, Milano
Teaching methods
Frontal lessons.
Assessment methods and criteria
Oral exam.
Other information
It's possible to expand the lesosns in other parts of Indo-European territory.