Dutch linguistics: phonetics, phonology, norms and attitudes [ LGERM2733 ]
5.0 crédits ECTS
30.0 h
1q
Ce cours bisannuel est dispensé en 2011-2012, 2013-2014, ...
Teacher(s)
Beheydt Ludovic ;
Language
Dutch
Place of the course
Louvain-la-Neuve
Main themes
This course introduces the student to the phonetic and phonological study of modern Dutch and fosters the reflection on norms and normative attitudes in relation with Dutch pronunciation.
Aims
By the end of the course the student should:
1.be familiar with the phonetic and phonological terminology of Dutch.
2.be able to write Dutch words and sentences in phonetic writing (International Phonetic Alphabet).
3.have developed a critical attitude concerning norms in Dutch pronunciation.
4.have developed a critical insight in the sociolinguistic varieties of modern spoken Dutch.
Content
In the first part of the course a survey will be presented of the specific terminology of Dutch phonetics and phonology.
In the second part the students must prepare a presentation on an aspect of Dutch pronunciation: norms, attitudes, pronouncing dictionaries, sociolinguistic varieties
Other information
Prerequisites: preliminary knowledge of Dutch linguistics and a good proficiency in Dutch (advanced level, B2+ in terms of the Common European framework of reference).
Evaluation: presentation of an aspect of Dutch phonics/ pronunciation and practice in Dutch pronunciation and phonetic writing.
Support: L. Beheydt, e.a. (1999) Uitspraak Nederlands. Acco: Leuven et scientific articles on Dutch pronunciation.