This module provides a general introduction to the processes of human learning, both as individuals as well as in groups and society. You will consider the...

This module provides a general introduction to the processes of human learning, both as individuals as well as in groups and society. You will consider the historical context in which different ideas about learning emerged and how psychological approaches to human learning and cognition have shaped our ideas of learning and teaching. The module is organised chronologically, introducing the main schools of thought in the psychology of learning, and also with respect to two key metaphors of learning (acquisition and participation) and the two key figures in the theories of learning - the developmental psychologists Jean Piaget and Lev Vygotsky. In addition to the critical exploration of the key concepts through both group and individual work, the students will be invited to reflect on their own folk theories of learning and learning histories, and make connections between these theories and their experience as learners and teachers.

Module description

A project written in Dutch or English on an approved topic in an area of Dutch Studies. This module offers final year or affiliate students...

Module description

A project written in Dutch or English on an approved topic in an area of Dutch Studies. This module offers final year or affiliate students the opportunity to study a topic in depth, that is not currently covered by other modules in the Department of Dutch. 

Reading List/ Suggested Reading

Any agreed topic can be chosen for the Project in Dutch. As good starting point for generating ideas is e. g. the following popular title about Dutch culture and society (a copy is held by UCL Library):

Besamusca, E. and Verheul, J. (eds.), Discovering the Dutch: On Culture and Society of the Netherlands (Amsterdam: Amsterdam University Press, 2010) (DUTCH H32.513 BES).
Plenty of source material for literary and historical topics can be accessed e. g. via the Digitale Bibliotheek der Nederlandse Letteren <https://www.dbnl.org/>) and the Bibliografie vande Nederlandse Taal- en Letterkunde http://www.bntl.nl/bntl/.

A project written in Dutch or English on an approved topic in an area of Dutch Studies. This module offers final year or affiliate students the opportunity to study a topic in depth, that is not currently covered by other modules in the Department of Dutch.