Dutch for reading knowledge /
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| Author / Creator: | Baalen, Christine van. |
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| Imprint: | Amsterdam ; Philadelphia : John Benjamins Pub. Co., 2012. |
| Description: | 247 p. : 24 cm |
| Language: | English Dutch |
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| Format: | Print Book |
| URL for this record: | http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/9104058 |
| Summary: | This first Dutch for Reading Knowledge book on the market promotes a high level of reading and translation competency by drawing from Dutch grammar, vocabulary and reading strategies, and providing many translation "shortcuts" and tips when tackling complex texts in Dutch. Aimed at students, researchers and scholars who need to learn how to read and translate modern Dutch texts for their academic research, this book focuses on those areas where the Netherlands plays or has played a leading and innovative role in the world. These areas include architecture, art history, design, the Dutch Golden Age, (post)colonialism, (im)migration, social legislation and water management. For all areas the authors combine profound knowledge of the field with great expertise in teaching Dutch language and culture. This book can be used for a Dutch for Reading Knowledge course or curriculum, and is also highly suitable for self study. |
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| Physical Description: | 247 p. : 24 cm |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references (p. [243]-244) and index. |
| ISBN: | 9789027211965 9027211965 9789027211972 9027211973 9789027273567 9027273561 |
