Dutch as a foreign language (DFL) seminar : linguistic aspects
[GERM2932]
[15h] 5 credits
This two-yearly course is taught in 2010-2011, 2012-2013,...
Teacher(s):
Language: NL
Level: Second
Aims
should be familiar with the teaching methods of Dutch as a Foreign Language;
should be able to express a critical view about teaching methods based on an analysis of preliminary analysis;
should be able to understand didactic articles in Dutch on various aspects of teaching of DFL (testing, vocabulary acquisition, grammar teaching, );
should have become familiar with basic statistical techniques for the treatment of research results.
Main themes
Based on the current research themes the teacher will choose articles to be analysed on language testing, vocabulary acquisition, listening comprehension or reading skills.
Practical exercises in language test statistics (descriptive and inferential) are part of this course.
Content and teaching methods
The articles are integrated in a introductory frame presented in a syllabus.
Other information (prerequisite, evaluation (assessment methods), course materials recommended readings, ...)
Assessment: permanent evaluation of the contribution in the seminar.
Practical application on a case study at the end of the seminar (written exam).
Course materials: Syllabus: Ludo Beheydt (2005) Methodologie van het Nederlands.