But artists do not flourish in a vacuum. Each of these artists assumes a cultural, political economic, and historical context that is worthy of study in its own right. A first-semester Dutch language course covering the core Dutch grammar and vocabulary with the goal of providing the corner stone for developing overall linguistic proficiency in Dutch. Grammar is expanded beyond the basics and focuses on compound sentences, features of text coherence and idiomatic language usage.
Topics vary according to the needs and interests of students.
The focus will be on specific literary and cultural issues of the Dutch and Flemish tradition. Advanced knowledge of Dutch is required to read original texts. This course is designed for undergraduates, graduate students and faculty who want to be able to read Dutch. Of particular interest to historians and art historians, people interested in international business and law, religious studies, social policy, and literature. Text selection will be tailored to individual student needs.