This course will focus on the problem of second and/or foreign language acquisition.
In the theoretical part, we will first discuss the basic mechanisms of learning and acquisition of second and/or foreign languages, as well as the factors that foster or hinder the acquisitional processes.
In the follow-up, we will analyse which aspects are/remain difficult or problematic in the acquisition of Dutch by French-speaking learners in particular, but also by speakers of other languages. We will also try to understand the origin of these problems and to identify methods or means to remedy them.
Finally, these findings will serve as a basis for the students to analyse their own (oral and written) production in Dutch, the aspects that still need to be dealt with and the means to do so.
During the exercises, more attention will be paid to these 'problematic' aspects and hands on exercices.
Participation in any activity organised by the department within or outside the university, as part of this course, is an integral part of the training and is therefore considered compulsory.
This course is given in Dutch in the second semester.