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.

Content

This course will provide an overview of the main theoretical currents in Dutch linguistics, with a special attention for Construction Grammar. 

Teaching methods

Due to the COVID-19 crisis, the information in this section is particularly likely to change.

Mixed approach of formal lectures, reading of scientific articles, corpus study, exercises and oral presentations

Evaluation methods

Due to the COVID-19 crisis, the information in this section is particularly likely to change.

The evaluation consists of several parts:
- continuous evaluation (preparation of scientific reading, oral presentations) (20%)
- written assignment (corpus analysis of a Dutch construction) (50%)
- oral examination (presentation of the corpus study) (30%)

Online resources

Course documents and reading portfolio available on the Moodle platform 

Bibliography

Articles scientifiques et diaporamas disponibles sur la plateforme Moodle du cours

Faculty or entity

ELAL