Introduction to Dutch linguistics: syntax and contrastive linguistics

LGERM1533  2016-2017  Louvain-la-Neuve

Introduction to Dutch linguistics: syntax and contrastive linguistics
4.0 credits
22.5 h + 5.0 h
1q

Teacher(s)
Degand Elisabeth ;
Language
Néerlandais
Prerequisites

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The prerequisite(s) for this Teaching Unit (Unité d’enseignement – UE) for the programmes/courses that offer this Teaching Unit are specified at the end of this sheet.

Main themes

1. The course covers two linguistics fields: Dutch syntax and contrastive linguistics Dutch-French.

2. Introduction to the reading (and writing) of scientific articles.

3. Presentation of reference books.

Aims

Provide a foundation course in Dutch syntax and in contrastive linguistics Dutch-French. The students should also be able to analyse reference books with a criticizing mind.

The contribution of this Teaching Unit to the development and command of the skills and learning outcomes of the programme(s) can be accessed at the end of this sheet, in the section entitled “Programmes/courses offering this Teaching Unit”.

Evaluation methods

Oral exam, students missing more than 30% of the classes will not be allowed to enroll for the exam (cf. flipped classroom format)

Teaching methods

Flipped classroom teaching method

Content

The course is an introduction to Dutch syntax focussing on different aspects of word order. A portfolio of scientific articles will give an overview of word order phenomena in Dutch, including regional and diamnesic variation.

Bibliography

Portfolio of scientific articles available on Moodle

Other information

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Programmes / formations proposant cette unité d'enseignement (UE)

Program title
Sigle
Credits
Prerequisites
Aims
Minor in Dutch Studies

Bachelor in Modern Languages and Letters: German, Dutch and English

Bachelor in Modern Languages and Letters : General