UCL - Introduction to Dutch linguistics : phonology and morphology

[GERM1333]

[22.5h + 5h] 4 credits

This course is taught in the 2d semester.

Teacher(s): Philippe Hiligsmann

Language: NL

Level: First

Aims
Main themes
Content and teaching methods
Other information (prerequisite, evaluation (assessment methods), course materials recommended readings, ...)

Aims

Provide a foundation course in Dutch phonetics, phonology and morphology. The students should also be able to analyse reference books with a criticizing mind.

Main themes

1. The course covers two linguistics fields: Dutch phonetics and phonology, and Dutch morphology.
2. Introduction to the reading (and writing) of scientific articles.
3. Presentation of reference books.

Content and teaching methods

The course is an introduction to Dutch phonetics, phonology and morphology.
Phonetics and phonology (vowels, diphthongs, consonants; co-articulation; accentuation and intonation).
Morphology (inflection and derivation).

Other information (prerequisite, evaluation (assessment methods), course materials recommended readings, ...)

Prerequisite : GERM 1133.
Assessment: written and oral exam (+ essay).
Teaching materials : 'syllabus' available from the teacher.