Introduction to Dutch linguistics : phonology and morphology

lgerm1333  2023-2024  Louvain-la-Neuve

Introduction to Dutch linguistics : phonology and morphology
5.00 credits
22.5 h + 5.0 h
Q2
Teacher(s)
Hiligsmann Philippe; Van Goethem Kristel;
Language
Dutch
Prerequisites
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Main themes
1. The course covers two linguistics fields: Dutch phonetics and phonology, and Dutch morphology;
2. Introduction to the reading (and writing) of scientific articles;
3. Presentation of reference books.
Learning outcomes

At the end of this learning unit, the student is able to :

1 Provide a foundation course in Dutch phonetics, phonology and morphology. The students should also be able to analyse reference books with a criticizing mind.
 
Content
The course is an introduction to Dutch phonetics, phonology and morphology.
Phonetics and phonology (vowels, diphthongs, consonants; co-articulation; accentuation and intonation).
Morphology (especially lexical morphology, loanwords and neologisms).
Teaching methods
Mixed approach of lectures, reading of scientific articles and exercises.
Evaluation methods
Oral examination in the June and August/September session
The final grade of the course will be the average of the following three grades:
- one grade out of 20 for the 'morphology' part 
- one grade out of 20 for the 'phonetics/phonology' part
- one grade out of 20 for the oral command of the language (pronunciation [segmental and suprasegmental levels], grammar, lexicon)
Bibliography
  • Hiligsmann, P., & Rasier, L. (2007). Uitspraakleer Nederlands voor Franstaligen (2nd ed.). Waterloo: Wolters Plantyn (beschikbaar op Moodle).
  • Documents de cours et portefeuille de lecture seront accessibles en ligne
Teaching materials
  • Hiligsmann, P., & Rasier, L. (2007). Uitspraakleer Nederlands voor Franstaligen (2nd ed.). Waterloo: Wolters Plantyn (beschikbaar op Moodle).
  • Documents de cours et portefeuille de lecture seront accessibles en ligne
  • Présentations PowerPoint disponibles sur Moodle
Faculty or entity
ELAL


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

Title of the programme
Sigle
Credits
Prerequisites
Learning outcomes
Bachelor in Modern Languages and Literatures: German, Dutch and English

Minor in Linguistics

Minor in Dutch Studies

Bachelor in Modern Languages and Literatures : General