Week 3

• NT2
• HBO
• Studiejaar 1

Dutch Language and Culture

Overview

• Year 1, Term 3 (7 lessons)
• Required part of Communication 1 comprised of English (Linguistic Test), Interview & Report Writing, and Dutch Language and Culture. The TER description can be found on Moodle
• Course code: 1921IN131C
  
• Module manager: Ashley Foy Tervoort, [e-mail]
  
• Attendance: mandatory (minimum 80%)
  

Week 2 objectives (class & homework)

-Review homework (in class)

-Finalize groups (in class)

-Introduction to Hofstede's cultural dimensions (in class)

-Upload progress on essay topic on Moodle discussion board in week 3 tab (in class/homework)

-Watch vocabulary videos/review grammar lesson on Moodle (homework)

Week 3 objectives (class & homework)

-Review homework (in class)

-Expansion on Hofstede's cultural dimensions (in class)

-Upload first draft or outline of essay in week 3 tab (in class/homework)

-Apply use of country comparison tool/Hofstede's cultural dimensions to essay

-Study vocabulary lesson 7 & 8 (De Pau) and review all difficult words from previous lessons

Quiz prep

Study the lesson 5 & 6 vocabulary lists on Moodle for 5 minutes to prepare for a vocabulary quiz. Five fill in the blank questions, five matching translation questions, and five open translations (include de of het)

Ik ga naar school met de _______ (bicycle).

De _______ (street) is heel druk met auto’s.

Het _______ (train station) is dicht bij mijn huis.

We wachten op de _______ (bus stop) voor de tram.

Ik werk in een groot _______ (office).

de haven

het ziekenhuis

de straat

de auto

de weg

car

hospital

road

port

street

What is the Dutch word for "airport"?

What is the Dutch word for "why"?

What is the Dutch word for "library"?

Which Dutch word means "because"?

What is the Dutch translation of "these, this"?

Hofstede's

Hofstede’s initial five key dimensions include power distance, uncertainty avoidance, individualism-collectivism, masculinity-femininity, and short vs. long-term orientation. Later, researchers added restraint vs. indulgence to this list. 

Match the low and high ends of each dimension.

individual interest

authoritarianism

less innovation

patriarchy

flexibility

gender equality

power sharing

universal guidelines

collective interest

greater innovation

Cultural Dimensions (Hofstede)

Power Distance

• Level of equality between members in a society or organization
• High degree of power distance = hierarchies, no need for justification
• Low degree of power = all individuals have a say
• Where the culture stands usually affects your "status"

Collectivism vs. Individualism

Individualistic societies stress achievement and individual rights, focusing on the needs of oneself and one’s immediate family.  Self-image in this category is defined as “I.”

In contrast, collectivist societies place greater importance on the goals and well-being of the group; self-image in this category more similar to a “We.”

Those from collectivist cultures tend to emphasize relationships and loyalty more than those from individualistic cultures.

VERY INDIVIDUALISTIC!

Uncertainty avoidance

• How tolerant is a culture regarding uncertainty/ambiguity?
•  To what extent does a society avoid uncertainty to minimize anxiety?
• How threatening is change to this culture?

Low or High?

When you see a behavior or occupation, select whether it fits the low uncertainty avoidance or high uncertainty avoidance better.

Low vs. high uncertainty avoidance in NL

Does this surprise you or confirm what you thought about the Dutch? Any examples?

Femininity vs. Masculinity (gender roles)

• How much does a society value traditional feminine vs. masculine roles?
• A feminine society values cooperation, nurturing, and quality of life 
•  A masculine society values assertiveness, courage, strength, and competition 
• A high femininity score indicates that traditionally feminine gender roles are more important in that society
• A low femininity score indicates that those roles are less important

"Feminine"

Work-life balance and equality is more important to the Dutch than individual achievement/external success.

Short-Term vs. Long-Term Orientation

• Degree to which cultures encourage delaying gratification or the material, social, and emotional needs of their members 
• Long-term orientations: focus on the future in a way that delays short-term success in favor of success in the long term
• Short-term orientation: focus on the near future, involves delivering short-term success or gratification, and places a stronger emphasis on the present than the future

Restraint vs. Indulgence

• extent and tendency of a society to fulfill its desires
•  high levels of indulgence allow relatively free gratification
• restraint: tends to suppress the gratification of needs and regulate them through social norms

Country Comparison Tool

Moodle forum

Work together on structuring an outline and first draft of the essay with your group!

LINK

Week 3 homework for lesson 4

-Upload first draft or outline of essay in week 3 tab (in class/homework)

-Apply use of country comparison tool/Hofstede's cultural dimensions to essay

-Study vocabulary lesson 7 & 8 (De Pau) and review all difficult words from previous lessons

Tot volgende week!