Dutch for communication studies - Intermediate level

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, ') concerned with general and field-related subjects. -
• to understand articles about contemporary problems and  to catch the position or the viewpoint of the author.

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

Individual Listening Comprehension

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,
• to understand most TV news and current affairs programs.

Interactive Listening Comprehension

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

Individual Speaking Skills

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

Interactive Speaking Skills

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. (With a good control of grammar)

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,
• to write short factual and descriptive reports adding a short personal opinion.

Level B1- of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.

Code: broadening of the students' range of basic vocabulary and consolidation of the command of 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 teaching unit will aim at making the students aware of Dutch and Flemish cultural aspects.