Language variation and fluency in Dutch

Language

Dutch

Prerequisites

Students have reached a B2 proficiency level in productive and receptive skills in Dutch 

Main themes

The course addresses the question of synchronic and diachronic variation in Dutch to develop productive and receptive skills in Dutch. The main topics are: 

• Cognitive principles underlying the learning of Dutch as a foreign language, particularly: reading and writing strategies (in higher education), with a specific focus on argumentative skills. 
• Geographical variation, diaphasic variation, and linguistic attitudes. 
• Societal debates concerning the Dutch language. 

Throughout these three main themes, argumentative skills (both oral and written) will be trained all along the year. Special attention will be given to mastering (digital) tools and techniques for improving the linguistic code. 

Faculty or entity

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