Dutch Language and Culture IV
Instance: 2005/2006 - 2S
Cycles of Study/Courses
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.