Dutch communication skills for students in Classical Languages, Oriental Languages and Latin-French [ LNEER2410 ]

This course is the continuation of the course LNEER1810 and as such supposes that the student has attained the level B1+ of the 'Common European Framework of Reference for Languages'.

The topics that will be treated in the classroom are related to the field of study of the students.

The course consists in training the student in the use of Dutch in the specific context of his study domain and his professional future and the ability to use Dutch in a formal and informal way at a final level of

B2+ of the 'Common European Framework of Reference for Languages'
 

1. Continuous assessment based on papers, an oral presentation and participation in the classroom.
2. Oral exam based on the contents of the syllabus and a direct and spontaneous interactivity with the teacher.

Interaction integrating every day vocabulary and progressively  vocabulary specific to the field of study of the students. When necessary (frequent mistakes or on demand), rapid explanation of the grammar items that raise problems.

Writing of summaries of scientific texts to be sent to teacher for correction. Presentation of subject of interest and interaction on that subject with fellow students. Writing of resumé and motivation letter in response to specific job advertisement to be sent for correction to teacher.

The course is mainly based on interactive communication. The in-class activities are aimed at developing the capacity to use Dutch in the context of the future professional life of the student, but also to communicate fluently in everyday situations. The student will also realize written exercises that must be sent to the teacher for correction and commentary. 
 

• Course notes: "LNEER 2414: 'Kunst, Cultuur en Geschiedenis van de Nederlanden';
• Specific vocabulary lists;
• Specific exercises, oral and written, to train professional communication skills (meetings, negotiations, reporting, synthesizing, entry to the job market, writing of the curriculum vitae, recruitment interviews, etc.).
   

• In-classroom lessons in groups of 15-25 students.
• The teacher is available during her office-hour(s) and can be contacted by e-mail or by phone in case of urgency.