Dutch for social and political sciences - Intermediate level - Part II

At the end of this learning unit, the student is able to :

Reading Comprehension

At the end of this teaching unit: The student should be able to

•  understand in detail direct and not so complex factual texts (articles, reports, ¿) concerning with general and field-related subjects.
• understand articles about contemporary problems and they should be able to catch the position or the viewpoint of the author.

Level B2- of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages

Listening Comprehension - Individual:

At the end of this teaching unit:

• the student should be able to understand a large part of expositions or television and radio programs on subjects of general interest or on subjects related to the field of studies, provided that the language is of a standard level and clearly pronounced and that the presentation is direct and simple,

Listening Comprehension - Interactive:

At the end of this teaching unit:

• the student should be able to understand in detail what is said in an everyday conversation in standard language on current affairs or subjects related to the field of studies.

Level B2- of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages

Speaking Skills - Individual:

At the end of this teaching unit:  the student should be able to

• present a short presentation of a subject of general interest or of a field-related subject,
• develop his/her point of view on topical issues giving the advantages and disadvantages of various options.

Speaking Skills - Interactive:

At the end of this teaching unit: the student should be able to

•  interact with a degree of fluency and spontaneity that makes regular interaction with native speakers quite possible provided the subject is familiar or field-related.

Level B1+ of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages

Writing Skills

At the end of this teaching unit: The student should be able to

• write a short personal letter, a short report or a short abstract
• write short factual and descriptive reports adding a short personal opinion.

Level B1 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages

Code

At the end of this teaching unit:

• use basic vocabulary and the general as well as specific (field-related) vocabulary.
• use the basic structures of the Dutch language, particularly those that cause problems for French speaking people)

Culture

• In the development of all the above-mentioned skills the course will aim at making the students aware of Dutch and Flemish cultural aspects.