The power of cause and effect: linguistic analysis

Teacher(s)

Degand Elisabeth;

Language

Dutch

Main themes

This course explores linguistic variation and diversity in the Dutch-speaking world, analysing geographical, social and situational variations. It also addresses contemporary issues such as multilingualism and pluricentrism, language policies and the impact of technology on language. 
The theoretical and methodological framework is that of sociolinguistics and variationist linguistics.

Learning outcomes

At the end of this learning unit, the student is able to :
1	an in-depth understanding of sociolinguistic and variationist methods applied to linguistic variation in Dutch
2	a critical understanding of language policies and their role in society

Content

In 2022-2023, the seminar will focus on an empirical study in the framework of the FRS-FNRS project "How do grammar and discourse interact? Answers from subordination, coordination and insubordination", cf. https://www.researchgate.net/project/How-do-grammar-and-discourse-interact-Answers-from-subordination-coordination-and-insubordination

Teaching methods

Research seminar

Evaluation methods

The evaluation will be based on students' active involvement in the seminar (20%, no repass possible for this part). It will also involve a written research report of an empirical study linked to the seminar topic (80%).
Generative artificial intelligence (AI) must be used responsibly and in accordance with the practices of academic and scientific integrity. Scientific integrity requires that sources be cited, and the use of AI must always be reported. The use of artificial intelligence for tasks where it is explicitly forbidden will be considered as cheating.

Bibliography

cf. Moodle

Faculty or entity

> ELAL