General Dutch for social and political sciences, intermediate level part I [ LNEER1330 ]
3.0 crédits ECTS
45.0 h
1+2q
| Teacher(s) |
Demeulenaere Isabelle (coordinator) ;
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| Language |
Dutch
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Place
of the course |
Louvain-la-Neuve
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| Main themes |
The course is structured around different themes of general interest such as hobbies, travelling, home advertising,
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| Aims |
At the end of the course, the student should be able:
Reading comprehension:
- to understand the significant points of a direct and non-complex newspaper article
- 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 references for Languages."
Listening comprehension
Individually:
- to understand the main points of TV-programmes about familiar subjects, provided that the language is pronounced clearly
- to follow a presentation of a certain length and complex argumentation provided that the subject-matter is familiar and the general plan is made explicit
Interactively:
- 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 references for Languages."
Speaking skills
Individually:
- to easily carry out a direct and non-complex description of subjects related to his/her interests and everyday life
- to give short explanations and justifications for his/her opinions, plans and actions
Interactively:
- to take part in a conversation about a familiar subject, express his/her personal opinion and exchange information about that subject (holidays, family, hobbies
)
- to answer a limited number of direct and simple questions
B1 level of the "Common European Framework of references for Languages."
Writing skills:
- to write short and simple notes in connection with specific needs
- to write a series of expressions and simple sentences linked by connectors such as and', but' and because'
A2 level of the "Common European Framework of references for Languages."
Code:
Knowledge of basic vocabulary (2000 basic words) and structures of Dutch. Reinforcement and expansion 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.
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| Content |
Revision, reinforcement and expansion (in context) of the basic vocabulary and grammar, as well as training of receptive and productive language skills. The acquisition is based on authentic documents (reading and listening comprehension). Basic vocabulary and structures are practiced, reinforced and expanded via written and oral exercises (role-plays, interviews, conversations in small groups of 2 or 4,
).
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| Other information |
Prerequisites:
Students must have attended a course corresponding (at least) to the A2 level of the "Common European Framework of Reference for Languages". An elementary course NEER 1130 is offered to the students in BAC 1, the objective of which is to prepare them for the intermediate course in BAC2.
Assessment:
Several marks are taken into account for the final assessment. Continuous assessment (written and oral tests)
Course material:
Course notes
+ tests and exercises on the Moodle e-learning platform
References:
Woorden in Context Deel I Editions De Boeck Université
Training staff:
Courses in groups of max. 25 students.
The teacher is available during office hours and can be contacted by telephone or e-mail.
Guidance at the "Centre d'Auto-Apprentissage" (C.A.A.) and the Multimedia Room
Workload:
45 teaching hours
+ 27 hours of autonomous work
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Cycle et année
d'étude |
> Bachelor in Human and Social Sciences
> Bachelor in Sociology and Anthropology
> Bachelor in Political Sciences: General
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Faculty or entity
in charge |
> ILV
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