Naslov
The Importance of Learning the Dutch Language and Culture for the Croatian Society

Autori
Pancirov Cornelisse, Željana

Vrsta, podvrsta i kategorija rada
Radovi u zbornicima skupova, cjeloviti rad (in extenso), znanstveni

Izvornik
Conference on Concepts and Consequences of Multilingualism in Europe 2 / - Tetovo : SEE University, 2011, 262-272

ISBN
978-608-4503-68-2

Skup
Conference on Concepts and Consequences of Multilingualism in Europe 2

Mjesto i datum
Tetovo, Sjeverna Makedonija, 07.10.2010. - 10.10.2010

Vrsta sudjelovanja
Predavanje

Vrsta recenzije
Međunarodna recenzija

Ključne riječi
the Dutch language and culture; language learning; Croatian society
(he Dutch language and culture; language learning; Croatian society)

Sažetak
In today's multilingual society it is very important to speak as many languages as possible. In Croatian society, the Dutch language is not always the first choice. Why would anyone learn Dutch? And why in Croatia? What can one do with a degree in Dutch Language and Cultural Studies? Such questions are often asked to the students and lecturers of the Dutch Division at the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, University of Zagreb. The Division opened its door in the academic year 2008-2009. There is a growing need for the Dutch language and cultural expertise in Croatia, even though many find this language too exotic, frequently accompanied by prejudice. The opening of the new Division proved that the interest is not to be passed as something unimportant, but on the contrary, it is a prosperous language with a rich culture and a great future. What is the need and the motivation of Croatian students to study the Dutch language with its cultural aspects? What should be considered when positioning the importance of the Dutch language in Croatian society? The answers to these questions can help to improve the quality of the studying process and emphasize the problems that need to be solved in the future.

Izvorni jezik
Engleski

Znanstvena područja
Filologija

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