Dutch language study and the trivium
Harm Klifman
Summary In the history of European linguistics 16th century is known as in which vernacular languages countries above Alps and Pyrenees were discovered objects language study. The first grammars Dutch appeared this period. study grammar took place within context a continuation Latin trivium tradition vernacular. As consequence historiographer must take into account traditional relation to dialectic rhetoric respectively. complete during 1584–87, last one 1648–49. period between, several reprints editions separate disciplines, appeared. reason for should be explained from various circumstances. First, it was only intellectual on contributors could draw. This explains instance that structure based grammars. Second, taken fulfill heuristic function exploration Not formal model important, but also historical pedagogical triad ars , natura exercitatio played an important role, especially with respect criteria grammaticalness language. always strongly connected education. For not surprising see hoped their work would replace school curriculum. did happen, however. Nevertheless, laid foundations 18th grammarians build monumental studies.
Historiographia Linguistica