Face-to-face , first term, 30 hours of theory and 15 hours of exercises.

First term
Monday from 11:45 to 12:45 at 109 Marais 410
Wednesday from 13:30 to 15:30 at 109 Marais 410

The course is conducted in Dutch.

Dutch linguistics: Phonology and morphology
The course Dutch linguistics: Phonology and morphology aims to provide in-depth coverage of the phonological and morphological characteristics of Dutch. This course deepens the understanding of the basic concepts of phonology and morphology by applying them to Dutch. Emphasis is placed on both empirical observations and aspects of theoretical analysis.

Dutch: Practical exercises
Improving students' knowledge of Dutch and their general language skills (we work on all four skills: oral and written expression & reading and listening comprehension) through the study of a specific theme. The level is equivalent to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages level B2-C1.
Grammar revision, using the textbook ‘De Regels van het Nederlands' and the ‘Werkboek' for practical exercises.
Broadening of the student's vocabulary knowledge, using the textbook ‘Woorden in Context'.

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

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Dutch linguistics: Phonology and morphology
This course consists of two modules: phonology and morphology. The first module of the course covers the phonology of Dutch and focuses more specifically on syllabic structure and foot structure, and word stress.
In addition to an introduction to the guiding principles of morphology, the second module of the course covers the following points: morphological complexity, productivity, composition, derivation, and inflection in Dutch.
These various topics are abundantly illustrated, and the presentation of the theoretical concepts and the empirical observations is supplemented by regular practical exercises.

Dutch: Practical exercises
Each class includes practice of the 4 skills and is based on the study of one of the following themes:
• linguistics (study and presentation of scientific articles on topics such as linguistic variation, lexical innovations and borrowings, anglicization, etc.),
• podcasts and pronunciation
• writing summaries and using linking words,
• grammar and pronunciation revision, using the textbook ‘De Regels van het Nederlands',
• vocabulary study based on the textbook ‘Woorden in Context' (deel 2).

The teaching unit GERM1235 - Nederlands: Klankleer en woordleer consists of two parts: (1) the linguistics course and (2) the practical exercises. The weighting between the linguistics course and the practical exercises is 60/40.
Dutch linguistics: Phonology and morphology
Lectures (interactive, implying active participation of the students), accompanied by numerous exercises (also more advanced exercises, in which the students learn how to identify and analyse new linguistic facts).
Dutch: Practical Exercises
The course is based on interactive exercises that require the active participation of the students.
Students are regularly asked to prepare exercises at home before coming to class, in order to allow for a good progress of the course.

In the context of the Covid-19 pandemic, we will strictly follow the changes imposed by USL-B. When a part of the teaching activities cannot be carried out in person for health reasons, instructions will be sent via Moodle / Teams, and the active participation of the students in these activities is expected. Any modification to the lesson plan (contents, calendar, etc.) due to external circumstances will be communicated via Moodle.

The weighting between the linguistics course and the practical exercises is 60/40.

Participation in the part “practical exercises” will be taken into consideration in the calculation of the overall course grade in compliance with article 4 of the specific exam provisions (cf.
http://www2.usaintlouis.be/public/enseignement/dispositions_philo_2016-17.pdf).



Dutch linguistics: Phonology and morphology
Formative assessment:
The various exercises done in class throughout the year should give the students an accurate idea of how to understand and assimilate the course materials.

Summative assessment during the exam session:
Written and oral exam in January.
The exam comprises three types of questions (all three of both theoretical and empirical nature): 1) reproduction questions, 2) comprehension questions, 3) questions focused on applying the knowledge acquired during the course.

Dutch: Practical exercises
Formative continuous assessment:
Texts written in class (e.g. summaries, …); oral presentations, etc.
Vocabulary quizzes will regularly be organized

Summative assessment during the exam session: written exam in January.

Any modification to the assessment modes, linked to external circumstances, will be communicated by the lecturers and via Moodle.

Textbooks regarding the acquisition of vocabulary and grammar:
Dieltjens, Louis e.a., Woorden in Context deel 2, Uitgeverij De Boeck, Brussel, 2007.
Florijn, Arjen e.a., De Regels van het Nederlands, Wolters-Noordhoff, Groningen / Houten, 2009.
Florijn, Arjen e.a., De Regels van het Nederlands (Werkboek), Noordhoff Uitgevers, Groningen / Houten, 2004.

A complete bibliography is provided in the syllabus.

A syllabus will be supplied by the professor during classes and on Moodle for the theoretical part of the course.
Another syllabus will be made available at the reprography service and on Moodle for the practical exercises.

Audio, video, and paper-based learning materials: newspaper articles from the Belgian Dutch-language press as well as from the Dutch press of the Netherlands.