Dutch Language and Culture II
Instance: 2005/2006 - 2S
Cycles of Study/Courses
Acronym |
No. of Students |
Study Plan |
Curricular Years |
Credits UCN |
Credits ECTS |
Contact hours |
Total Time |
EA |
6 |
Official Study Plan - LEA |
2 |
2,5 |
5 |
- |
|
EELRI |
24 |
Official Study Plan - LEELRI |
2 |
2,5 |
5 |
- |
|
EFA |
22 |
Official Study Plan - LEFA |
3 |
2,5 |
5 |
- |
|
Official Study Plan - LEFA |
3 |
2,5 |
5 |
- |
|
4 |
Plano oficial - 1º ao 3º ano |
3 |
2,5 |
5 |
- |
|
EIA |
19 |
Official Study Plan - LEIA |
3 |
2,5 |
5 |
- |
|
4 |
Plano oficial - 1º ao 3º ano |
3 |
2,5 |
5 |
- |
|
EPA |
10 |
Official Study Plan - LEPA |
2 |
2,5 |
5 |
- |
|
3 |
Official Study Plan - LEPA |
2 |
2,5 |
5 |
- |
|
3 |
4 |
Plano oficial - 4º ao 5º ano |
2 |
2,5 |
5 |
- |
|
3 |
Plano oficial - 1º ao 3º ano |
2 |
2,5 |
5 |
- |
|
3 |
Plano oficial a partir de 2002 |
2 |
2,5 |
5 |
- |
|
Objectives
This subject focuses mainly on the practical acquisition of the Dutch language. Special emphasis is placed on communication skills. The subject also offers an historical and current overview of Dutch and Flemish cultures.
Program
LANGUAGE
Firstly, this subject aims at the practical acquisition of the language. Special emphasis is placed on communication skills, both oral and written.
The study of grammar is limited to the requirements set up by Nederlandse Taalunie for the elementary level (Elementaire Kennis). During the second semester, students will learn the diminutive, negation, prepositions, how to form the imperative, the future, the gerundive and the conditional.
CULTURE
Introduction to the history of the Dutch language within Europe (the Low Countries and Flanders) and outside Europe (Surinam, Antilles and South Africa). Cultural and current overview of the Low Countries and Flanders.
Main Bibliography
BAKKER, E., Geschiedenis van Suriname, Zuthpen: Walburg Pers, 1998.
BOSSIER, W. / MIRALDINA, B., Prisma woordenboek Nederlands-Portugees; Portugees-Nederlands, Utrecht: Het Spectrum, 2002.
DEVOS, R. / FRATER, H., Vanzelfsprekend, Amersfoort: Acco, 1996.
DEWULF, J., Gramática da Língua Neerlandesa, Porto: Livraria da FLUP, 2004.
HAM, E., Help! Een cursus Nederlands voor anderstaligen, Utrecht: ncb, 1998.
JANSSENS, G. / VANNISSELROY, H. J., Retour Amsterdam-Brussel: Nederland en Vlaanderen in thema’s, Groningen: Wolters-Noordhoff, 1990.
KOSSMANN-PUTTO, J.A. / KOSSMANN, E.H., The Low Countries, Rekkem: Ons Erfdeel, 1995.
PIETERSE, J. N., Globalization and Culture, Lanham: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, 2003.
SPARKS, A., De kust van de Goede Hoop: De geschiedenis van Zuid-Afrika, Amsterdam: Anthos, 1990.
VANDEPUTTE, O. / CRESPO FABIÃO, L., O neerlandês - Língua de vinte milhões de holandeses e flamengos, Rekkem: Ons Erfdeel, 1993.
Complementary Bibliography
References to additional readings will be indicated throughout the semester.
Teaching methods and learning activities
Theoretical and practical classes.
Software
No specific software required.
Evaluation Type
Eligibility for exams
Pass mark calculated from the average sum of the marks obtained in the assessment components.
Calculation formula of final grade
Written tests: 75% of the final mark;
Homework, student's performance in class: 25%.
Examinations or Special Assignments
Not applicable.
Special assessment (TE, DA, ...)
Not applicable.
Classification improvement
According to the Assessment Regulations in force.
Observations
Language of instruction: Portuguese and Dutch.