Course: Grammar of Dutch Sentence

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Course title Grammar of Dutch Sentence
Course code NIZ/3GNV
Organizational form of instruction Lecture
Level of course Master
Year of study 1
Semester Winter and summer
Number of ECTS credits 3
Language of instruction Dutch
Status of course Compulsory
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Engelbrecht Wilken, prof. Dr. cand. litt.
Course content
During the course the text book Grammatica van de Nederlandse zin is systematically explained. We will use as well the method Nederlands naar Perfectie.

Learning activities and teaching methods
Monologic Lecture(Interpretation, Training), Dialogic Lecture (Discussion, Dialog, Brainstorming)
Learning outcomes
The lecture is focused on the written form of the Dutch expert and its specific features, including the differences between the Dutch and Flemish variant. Particular attention is paid to the different functioning of aspectuality (so-called "vid" and aktionsart) in Dutch and in Czech, as well as to special problems in both languages.
Excellent ability to analyse Dutch sentences.
Prerequisites
Good knowledge of Dutch at the bachelor's level.

Assessment methods and criteria
Written exam

Activity in the lessons, home work.
Recommended literature
  • Balk, F., & Duyzentkunst, S. (2000). Grammatica van het Nederlands. Den Haag: Sdu Uitgevers.
  • Emily Palmer, Miranda van 't Woud. (2015). Nederlands naar Perfectie. Methode Nederlands voor hoogopgeleide anderstaligen. Baarn.
  • Haeseryn, W., Romijn, K., Geerts, G., Rooij, J., & Toorn, M. C. (1997). Algemene Nederlandse Spraakkunst. Bd. 1. Groningen: Martinus Nijhoff.
  • Haeseryn, W., Romijn, K., Geerts, G., Rooij, J., & Toorn, M. C. (1997). Algemene Nederlandse Spraakkunst. Bd. 2. Groningen: Martinus Nijhoff.
  • Paalman, M. (2007). Woordvolgorde in het Nederlands. Van Dorp Educatief.
  • Vandweghe, W. (2013). Grammatica van de Nederlandse zin. Leuven: Garant.


Study plans that include the course
Faculty Study plan (Version) Category of Branch/Specialization Recommended year of study Recommended semester
Faculty: Faculty of Arts Study plan (Version): Dutch Philology (2015) Category: Philological sciences 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: Winter
Faculty: Faculty of Arts Study plan (Version): Dutch Philology (2015) Category: Philological sciences 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: Winter