Course: Dutch Syntax

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Course title Dutch Syntax
Course code NIZ/2NSYN
Organizational form of instruction Lecture + Lesson
Level of course Bachelor
Year of study not specified
Semester Winter and summer
Number of ECTS credits 6
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
Course availability The course is available to visiting students
Lecturer(s)
  • Fabry Jan
  • Engelbrecht Wilken, prof. Dr. cand. litt.
Course content
The lessons are divided into theoretical and practical parts. During the 12 lessons of the theoretical part, the entire Dutch syntax will go through. Schedule of lectures: 1) The system of the Dutch sentence and sentence elements; 2) Predicate; 3) construction of the Dutch sentence, main word order and word order in subordinated clauses; 4) Subject; 5) direct object and prepositional object; 6) indirect object; 7) causal object and the "bepaling van gesteldheid" (adverbial clause of state); 8) adverbial clauses; 9) predicative complement, determination of measure; 10) attributes; 11) subordinate clause; 12) brief subordinate clauses. In the practical part, the students go through the chapters 5 to 8 of the Nederlands in Actie textbook with the teacher.

Learning activities and teaching methods
Lecture, Monologic Lecture(Interpretation, Training), Methods of Written Work, Activating (Simulations, Games, Dramatization)
Learning outcomes
The aim is to give improve the knowledge of the students of Dutch syntax. Students will learn to determine sentences according to the Dutch-Flemish system, which is different from Czech. Special attention is paid to the issue of rection and word order of Dutch, especially concerning differences between main and dependent clauses. The practical exercises based on the method Nederlands in Actie are in line with the theoretical hours. During the exercises, the students also improve their practical language skills.
Improvement of the knowledge of Dutch syntax. Basic knowledge of Dutch syntax.
Prerequisites
Requirements to participate in the course Nizozemská syntax are: - Successful completion of Nizozemská gramatika 1 and 2 (first year), and of Nizozemská morphology (second year, winter semester) - Regular presence in the lessons (maximum 2 absences per semester are allowed; this applies to both the theoretical and the practical part) - Doing the homework (in moodle for the theoretical part, in the textbook for the practical part). - Taking both final tests (theoretical/practical) at the end of the semester. - Intermediate tests are also taken during the semester

Assessment methods and criteria
Written exam, Student performance, Written exam

- Regular presence in the lessons (maximum 2 absences per semester are allowed; this applies to both the theoretical and the practical part) - Doing the homework (in moodle for the theoretical part, in the textbook for the practical part). - Taking both final tests (theoretical/practical) at the end of the semester. - Intermediate tests are also taken during the semester
Recommended literature
  • Berna de Boer, Margaret van der Kamp & Birgit Lijmbach. (2013). Nederlands in Actie. Methode NT2 voor hoogopgeleide anderstaligen. Bussum.
  • Jan Luif. (2005). In verband met de zin. Amsterdam.
  • Kateřina Křížová, Markéta Kluková, Benjamin Bossaert, Pim van der Horst a Wilken Engelbrecht. (2017). Capita Selecta z nizozemské lingvistiky. Olomouc.
  • W. Haeseryn, K. Romijn, G. Geerts, J. de Rooij & M.C. van den Toorn. (1997). Algemene Nederlandse Spraakkunst. Groningen & Deurne.
  • Willy Vandeweghe. (2013). Grammatica van de Nederlandse zin. Antwerpen & Apeldoorn.


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): Practical Dutch Philology (2019) Category: Philological sciences 2 Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: Summer
Faculty: Faculty of Arts Study plan (Version): Practical Dutch Philology (2019) Category: Philological sciences 2 Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: Summer
Faculty: Faculty of Arts Study plan (Version): Practical Dutch Philology (2019) Category: Philological sciences 2 Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: Summer