Dutch Language and Culture IV

Code:

FLUP0840

Acronym:

LCN4

Instance: 2005/2006 - 2S

Active?	Yes
Responsible unit:	Department of Germanic Studies
Institution Responsible:	Faculty of Arts

Cycles of Study/Courses

Acronym	No. of Students	Study Plan	Curricular Years	Credits UCN	Credits ECTS	Contact hours	Total Time
EA	0	Official Study Plan - LEA	2	2,5	5	-
EFA	2	Official Study Plan - LEFA	4	2,5	5	-
EIA	14	Official Study Plan - LEIA	4	2,5	5	-
EPA	5	Official Study Plan - LEPA	3	2,5	5	-
			4

Objectives

This subject focuses mainly on the practical acquisition of the Dutch language. Special emphasis is placed on communication skills. The subject also offers a historical and current overview of the 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 (Basiskennis). During the second semester, students will learn interjections, the passive form, and differences between verb tenses in Portuguese and Dutch.

CULTURE
Illustrated overview of Dutch literature. Analysis of a Dutch novel (translated into Portuguese). History of Dutch pop music as a reflection of socio-cultural changes since 1945.

Main Bibliography

DEVOS, R. / FRATER, H., Vanzelfsprekend, Amersfoort: Acco, 1996.
HAM, E., Help! Een cursus Nederlands voor anderstaligen, Utrecht: ncb, 1998.
BOSSIER, W. / MIRALDINA, B., Prisma woordenboek Nederlands-Portugees; Portugees-Nederlands, Utrecht: Het Spectrum, 2002.
DEWULF, J., Gramática da Língua Neerlandesa, Porto: Livraria da FLUP, 2004.
KENNEDIE, C., Taal Totaal, Amsterdam: intertaal, 2001.
MULISCH, H., O Assalto, Lisboa: Caminho, 1988.
PORTEGIES, A. /RIJGHARD, R., Nederlandse literatuur in een notendop, Amsterdam: Prometheus, 1999.
SCHNEKEVELD, M.A., Nederlandse Literatuur: een geschiedenis, Groningen: Martinus Nijhoff, 1993.
VAN DER PLAS, J., Nederpop met hart en ziel. Een geschiedenis van de Nederlandse popmuziek, Utrecht: Teleac, 2003.
VERBRUG, M./STUMPEL, R., Pocketwoordenboek Nederlands als tweede taal (NT2), Utrecht: Van Dale, 2003.

Complementary Bibliography

References to additional readings will be indicated in the course of 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.