CZECH LANGUAGE 2

The course is part of the three-year undergraduate program for students who are interested in acquiring knowledge of the Czech language (B2 at the third year) and aims to introduce them to the translation both as a theoretical investigation and as a practical modality (best practices) .
Objectives of the course are:
- acquire knowledge of the Czech language (grammar and morphosyntax, syntax)
- develop reflective capacities on the translation act. In particular, the course aims to provide methodological tools for the analysis of the types of translation, the literary text and the multimedia text deepening the linguistic and historical-cultural specificities related to the translation from the Czech to the Italian language and putting them in relation to the different processes of fruition of the translated text.

The module integrates with the Czech language exercises, with an annual duration.

Knowledge and understanding
● Know the basic linguistic terminology and understand the texts that use it.
● Know the properties of grammar and Czech syntax
2. Ability to apply knowledge and understanding
● (Know the basic linguistic terminology and understand the texts that make it
use.) Knowing how to properly use linguistic terminology in all processes
application and communication of acquired knowledge.
● (Knowing the properties of Czech grammar and syntax) Being able to analyze the Czech phrase in its various forms from a morphosyntactic point of view.

3. Ability to judge
● Knowing how to formulate and argue hypotheses, also developing a critical approach to the evaluation of alternative hypotheses.

4. Communication skills
● Know how to communicate the Czech language using one
appropriate terminology.
● Knowing how to interact with peers and with the tutor, in a critical and respectful manner, in the presence and
on the virtual classroom forum.
5. Learning skills
● Knowing how to critically consult the reference texts and the bibliography in them
contained.

no requirements are request

The course aims to study the aspects of the language (grammar, syntax and morphosyntax) and is declined according to the different years.
Particular attention is given to the case system and aspectual system of verbs.
Students must also carry out translation tests (always according to their annuity). First year: second semester.
Second and third year: first and second semester (3 tests overall).

Testi di riferimento per la parte di Esercitazioni di lingua ceca:
CASADEI L.; ESVAN F.; MACUROVA P. , CORSO DI LINGUA CECA, Hoepli
ESVAN F., PERISSUTTI A., TROVESI A.,Grammatica ceca. Fonetica, morfologia e sintassi con esercizi e soluzioni, Hoepli

Beginners: Rešková Ivana, Pintarová Magdalena, Communicative czech. Elementary level.
For the following years, integration with other manuals indicated during the hours of exercises (lectorat) is foreseen.

Cours
ESVAN F., PERISSUTTI A., TROVESI A.,Grammatica ceca. Fonetica, morfologia e sintassi con esercizi e soluzioni, Hoepli
Steven J. Clancy, Laura Janda, The Case Book for Czech, Slavic Pub

The Czech language e exam consists of a written test and an oral test. The written test consists of grammar, text comprehension, written production and translation. The oral exam consists of an interview in the Czech language (mainly on the program of the topics of the exercises) and in an interview in Italian of some elements of the grammar and syntax of the Czech language and on the contents of the module. Access to the oral exam requires passing the written test.

Non-attending students are required to contact the teacher of the module for the assignment of a specific topic to be presented during the oral exam.
Any changes due to the pandemic will be promptly communicated.

The course consists of lectures and seminars during which students will have to make an oral presentation on a specific topic (specific case, specific function, specific preposition) based on the study of critical materials and then discussed in the classroom.
At the same time, during the module students will receive some translation tests (in line with the certified Czech language level) to be delivered to the teacher according to a schedule established and communicated at the beginning of the course.

Italian

written and oral