This course starts from the introduction of young children acquiring their native language (L1). Then it explores the acquisition of a second language (L2) after their childhood. Major issues, such as critical period, in L2 acquisition will be discussed. The course covers the development of
In this course, students will be taught the basics of the theoretical framework evolved from and based on Chomsky (1981). One of Chomsky's main innovations was to give linguistics the formal tools to study language. The formal tools of generative linguistics enabled linguists to explore the
'The rich get richer and the poor get poorer' - true or false? For the last few decades, this question has become the core problem for development economics. You will investigate by studying examples of successful reforms and policies undertaken to combat poverty, inequality and corruption in
The Center for Sustainability (CfS) of Nyenrode Business University offers a summer course on various aspects of international business and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR). Examples of the topics that will be discussed during the summer course are: legal frameworks supporting CSR (including
The pinnacle of DSS's language-teaching activities is represented by the annual "summer course." This is a one-month period when the institution plays host to hundreds of international students for the 120-class unit intensive classic course melding language instruction with a broad range
- What are the challenges for a sustainable future? - How can innovation address these challenges? - How to understand innovation processes in energy and water management? - How to manage such innovation processes? - What can we learn from experiences in the Netherlands? These are the main
- What are the challenges for a sustainable future? - How can innovation address these challenges? - How to understand innovation processes in energy and water management? - How to manage such innovation processes? - What can we learn from experiences in the Netherlands? These are the main
This course illustrates the intricate balance between infection and immunity in the human host. The course will start by refreshing your knowledge in Immunology and Microbiology. Themes that will be discussed include; Memory in the Immune System, Immune Tolerance, Intracellular Pathogens, Clinical
Every education system has to deal with the question what to do with children with special educational needs (SEN) in the classroom and in the school. In this course you will discover and discuss different ways to organize education for children with special needs in the classroom. These different
Can immigration be controlled and should it be? What does it mean to be an illegal immigrant? How does immigration affect societies and politics? Immigration, one of the most controversial issues in Europe today, influences many different aspects of modern life such as the economy, politics,
