2/57 - Spanish Language and Linguistics II

Expected learning outcomes:

The course aims to introduce students of the Master's Degree in Languages and Intercultural Communication in the Euro-Mediterranean Area (MLC) to the critical analysis of discourse in Spanish, with particular attention to the languages of politics, journalism and multimodality.

Starting from the study of authentic texts, students will explore the linguistic, rhetorical and pragmatic characteristics that define discourse production in the contemporary Spanish-speaking context, with reference to key topics in public debate such as the environment, gender, migration, health and interculturality.

The course aims to provide theoretical and methodological tools for:

· analyse written and multimodal texts in their formal and functional aspects;

· recognise strategies for constructing identity, otherness and consensus;

· understand discourse as a social practice that reflects and produces worldviews.

Particular attention will be paid to textual organisation and representation processes related to diversity.

KNOWLEDGE APPLIED KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING

At the end of the course, students will be able to:

· Apply the main tools of discourse analysis to the textual genres covered (journalism, political communication, graphic novels);

·Recognise and analyse the discursive strategies used in texts to represent sensitive issues;

. Develop a metalinguistic reflection on the ways in which language conveys ideological and cultural visions;

· Argue critically on contemporary issues based on real sources, demonstrating sociolinguistic awareness and interpretative skills.

ADDITIONAL LEARNING OUTCOMES:

Independent judgement:

Ability to critically analyse complex texts in Spanish, recognising their functions and structures in different text types. Ability to independently formulate assessments and arguments on linguistic and cultural issues that arise during the course.

Communication skills:

Clear and correct communication in Spanish, with morphosyntactic and lexical mastery. Ability to understand, rework and discuss complex content, expressing personal opinions in a coherent and relevant manner.

Learning skills:

Autonomy in acquiring and applying the linguistic structures studied. Understanding and production of articulated texts, ability to summarise, reformulate and critically analyse written and oral materials, including in the media and intercultural contexts.