General Dutch - intermediate level - part 1
[NEER1230]
[30h] 3 credits
This course is taught in the 1st semester.
This course is not taught in 2010-2011
Teacher(s): Valérie Dachy, Brigitte Goidts(coord.)
Language: NL
Level: First
Aims
At the end of the course, the student should
- be able to understand the significant points of a direct and non-complex newspaper article.
- be able to read and show a satisfactory level of understanding of factual texts about subjects of personal interest.
B1 level of the "Common European Framework of Reference for Languages"
Listening Comprehension:
At the end of the course, the student should
Individually :
- be able to understand the main points of TV-programmes about familiar subjects, provided that the language is pronounced clearly.
- be able to follow the general plan of short presentations about familiar subjects, provided that the language is pronounced clearly.
Interactively :
- be able to follow a clearly articulated speech within an everyday conversation, occasionally having some words or expressions repeated.
B1 level of the "Common European Framework of Reference for Languages"
Speaking Skills:
At the end of the course, the student should
Individually:
- be able to make a short presentation about a subject related to his/her everyday life, be able to give short explanations and justifications for his/her opinions, plans and actions.
- be able to easily carry out a direct and non-complex description of subjects related to his/her interests and everyday life.
Interactively :
- be able to face a limited number of direct and simple questions
- be able to take part in a conversation about a familiar subject, express his/her personal opinion and exchange information about that subject (holidays, family, hobbies )
B1 level of the "Common European Framework of Reference for Languages"
Writing Skills:
At the end of the course, the student should
- Be able to write short and simple notes in connection with concrete needs.
B1 level of the "Common European Framework of Reference for Languages"
Code:
Knowledge of basic vocabulary (2000 basic words) and structures of Dutch.
Reinforcement and extension of vocabulary.
As far as speaking skills are concerned, the course focuses more on communicative skills than on correction.
Culture:
For all the skills aforementioned: introduction to Flemish and Dutch culture.
Main themes
Content and teaching methods
Other information (prerequisite, evaluation (assessment methods), course materials recommended readings, ...)
Students must have attended a course corresponding (at least) to level A2 of the "Common European Framework of Reference for Languages" (European Council).
For ECGE and INGE11BA, a placement test is organised at the beginning of the year in order to determine the type of course the student will take (either normal 30 h. or intensive 15 h).
Assessment
Several marks come into account for the final assessment : continuous assessment (written and oral tests)
Course material:
Course Notes + texts and exercises on the Moodle platform
Training staff:
- Courses in groups of max. 30 students (max. 20 studentes in Intensive course)
- The teacher is available during office hours and can be contacted by e-mail.
- Guidance at the "Centre d'Auto-Apprentissage" (C.A.A.) and the Multimedia Room.
Workload
Course hours : 30 hours
Self-study : 42 hours
Intensive course
Course hours : 15 hours
Self-study : 57 hours