Dutch linguistics : current trends

Teacher(s)

Van Goethem Kristel;

Language

Dutch

Prerequisites

An introductory knowledge of Dutch linguistics and a good proficiency in Dutch (advanced level, B2+ in terms of the Common European reference framework).

Main themes

In the first part of the course, a short survey will be presented of the specific terminology of Dutch Linguistics applied to concrete examples.
In the second part a critical survey will be presented of the different approaches in Dutch linguistics: traditional grammar, structuralist schools, generative approach, functionalism and cognitive linguistics.
The aim of this course is to deepen the insight in the lexical and grammatical structure of Dutch by applying different theories to practical examples and by reading scientific articles.

Aims

At the end of this learning unit, the student is able to :
1	By the end of the course the student should: - be familiar with the terminology and the main currents in modern Dutch linguistics. - be able to understand scientific articles in Dutch on different aspects of Dutch linguistics. - be able to apply semantic, grammatical and phonic analyses to concrete examples of modern Dutch. - have developed a critical attitude in the linguistic analysis of Dutch.

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”.

Content

This course should :
1. familiarize the student with the specific terminology of Dutch linguistics by applying it to concrete examples of modern Dutch.
2. introduce the student to the great schools and trends in Dutch linguistics. During the course that will be taught in Dutch, the different theories will be critically applied to various examples of modern Dutch.

Teaching methods

- Formal lecture
- Reading of scientific articles
- Corpus study

Evaluation methods

Evaluation by means of an oral exam, which contains two parts :
- Theoretical questions on the subject material (50%)
- Presentation of a corpus study of a specific Dutch construction (50%)

Other information

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Online resources

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Bibliography

Articles scientifiques et diaporamas disponibles sur la plateforme Moodle du cours

Faculty or entity

LMOD