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Study programmes 2010-2011Last update : 11/04/2011
GERM0069-1  History of Dutch language
Duration :  30h Th
Credits/ECTS :  
Bachelor in Modern Languages and Literatures, German, Dutch and English, 3rd yearSecond semester4
Bachelor in modern languages and literatures, general orientation, 3rd yearSecond semester4
One-year preliminary programme leading to the Master in LinguisticsSecond semester4
One-year preliminary programme leading to the Master in Modern Languages and Literatures, germanic orientationSecond semester4
One-year preliminary programme leading to the Master in Modern Languages and Literatures, general orientationSecond semester4
Holder(s) :  Guy Janssens
Language :  Dutch language
Course contents :  
  • Basic concepts: standard language, standard Dutch, different standardisation processes.
  • Historic standardisation of the Dutch language from the 16th century.
  • New process of standardisation in the Netherlands and Flanders at the end of the 20th century.
Course objective :  1) Understanding of the different processes of standardisation of the Dutch language
2) Ability to use specialised literature in a critical manner, with a view to deepening the student's knowledge in the field.
Prerequisites :  Understanding of written and spoken Dutch.
If required, this course can be linked to other curriculum courses:
Preceded by: Introduction to the history of the Dutch language (BAC 2).
Followed by: Evolutie van het Nederlands in de 20ste eeuw (Dutch linguistics).
Workshops :  Practical work. Critical reading of articles from scientific journals. Drafting of a report on critical reading.
Organization :  Timetable and session: 30 hours - 2nd quarter.
For details of course timetable and location: See http://cipl82.philo.ulg.ac.be/horaires
Written notes :  Reference books:
R. van Bezooijen, J. Stroop & J. Taeldeman, Standaardisering in Noord en Zuid (Themanummer 10, Taal en Tongval, 1997).
G. Janssens & A. Marynissen, Het Nederlands vroeger en nu (2008).
Compulsory reading:

G. Janssens & K. Steyaert, Het onderwijs van het Nederlands in de Waalse provincies en Luxemburg onder koning Willem I (2008).
Recommended reading: J. Stroop, Poldernederlands (Bert Bakker, Amsterdam 1999).
See also: http://www.hum.uva.nl/poldernederlands
Assessment :  Oral examination in the June session.
Contacts :  Head lecturer
Guy JANSSENS, professor
Département de Langues et littératures germaniques
Place Cockerill, 3-5 in B-4000 Liège
Phone : 04 366 53 77 - Fax : 04 366 54 79
E-mail : Guy.Janssens@ulg.ac.be
Secretary's office:
Phone : 04 366 56 73


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