Intermediate Dutch for business studies

Note from June 29, 2020
Although we do not yet know how long the social distancing related to the Covid-19 pandemic will last, and regardless of the changes that had to be made in the evaluation of the June 2020 session in relation to what is provided for in this learning unit description, new learnig unit evaluation methods may still be adopted by the teachers; details of these methods have been - or will be - communicated to the students by the teachers, as soon as possible.

5 credits

60.0 h

Q1 and Q2

Teacher(s)

Barroo Sarah; Bosmans Hilde (coordinator); Bufkens Hilde; Dachy Valérie; De Rycke Katrien; Demeulenaere Isabelle; Jonkers Sara; Lambrecht Marie-Laurence; Lycops Catherine; Van Reet Marie;

Language

Dutch

Prerequisites

The student should have followed the teaching unit of intermediate level part 1 (LNEER1230) or a course of similar level.

The prerequisite(s) for this Teaching Unit (Unité d’enseignement – UE) for the programmes/courses that offer this Teaching Unit are specified at the end of this sheet.

Main themes

This teaching unit treats subjects about themes that are related to the study programme and the future professional needs of the student.
This teaching unit is structured around the following themes (mobiliteit en transport, samenleving en maatschappelijke verantwoordelijkheid, vorming en opleiding, media en bedrijfscommunicatie, milieu en energie, werk en bedrijfsleven).

Aims

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

Reading Comprehension:
To be able to

understand texts that consist mainly of everyday or field-related language.
understand standard field-related correspondence and get the gist of the meaning.
read articles and reports concerned with contemporary and field related problems in which the writers adopt particular viewpoints.

Level B2 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages
Listening Comprehension Individual:
To be able to

understand most recorded or broadcast audio material delivered in standard language about current events or topics of general interest.
follow a lecture or talk within his/her own field, provided the subject matter is familiar and the presentation straightforward and clearly structured.

Listening Comprehension Interactive :
To be able to

catch with some effort much of what is said around him/her in discussion, while possibly finding it difficult to participate effectively in discussion with several native speakers who do not modify their language in any way.

Level B2 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages
Speaking Skills Individual :
To be able to

present clear, detailed descriptions on a wide range of subjects related to his/her field of interest.
explain a viewpoint on a topical issue giving the advantages and disadvantages of various options.

Speaking Skills Interactive :
To be able to

communicate fluently and spontaneously, to a degree that allows normal interaction with native speakers.
take an active part in discussion in familiar contexts, accounting for and sustaining your views.
develop an argument well enough to be followed without difficulty most of the time.

Level B2- of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages
Writing Skills:
To be able to

write simple connected texts on topics which are familiar or of personal interest.
write formal letters.
take messages communicating enquiries, explaining problems.
summarise accurately, report and give his/her opinion about accumulated factual information.

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

Vocabulary : consolidation of basic vocabulary (cf. LNEER1230) and extension of general vocabulary (texts and vocabulary exercises Moodle, e-learning platform ILV)
Grammar: consolidation of the specific structures of the Dutch language.

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 and develop their capability to assess the values transmitted by these cultures through different domains (social, political, economic, ...).

The contribution of this Teaching Unit to the development and command of the skills and learning outcomes of the programme(s) can be accessed at the end of this sheet, in the section entitled “Programmes/courses offering this Teaching Unit”.

Content

This teaching unit is structured around themes, each of which includes receptive and productive activities aimed at consolidating and broadening vocabulary and grammar. Particular emphasis on grammar points, likely to cause difficulties to French-speaking learners.
Self tuition: vocabulary exercises and texts Moodle (platform e-learning ILV).

Teaching methods

This teaching unit is structured around themes, each of which includes receptive and productive activities aimed at consolidating and broadening vocabulary and grammar. This teaching unit focuses mainly on oral production about themes related to the area of study. Video and audio fragments are used to illustrated the themes. Each theme will be followed by discussions or role plays giving the student the possibility to use the newly acquired vocabulary and structures. Particular emphasis on grammar points, likely to cause difficulties to French-speaking learners.
Self tuition: vocabulary exercises and texts Moodle (platform e-learning ILV).

Evaluation methods

Continuous assessment
Written examen in different parts
FIRST TERM

week 5: test 1 (in class): vocabulary theme 1, texts Moodle, verwarrende woorden: 2 points
week 9: test 2 (in class): = test 1, + vocabulary theme 2, texts Moodle, verwarrende woorden, grammar, short writing test: 5 points
week 13: test 3: = test 1+2, + vocabulary theme 3, texts Moodle, verwarrende woorden, grammar + writing test : 13 points

The three tests count for 20% of the final assessment and have to be taken again at the end of the second term if the mark obtained is inferior to 10/20.
SECOND TERM

week 5: test 1 (in class): vocabulary theme 4, texts Moodle, verwarrende woorden : 2 points
week 8: test 2 (in class): = test 1, + vocabulary theme 5, texts Moodle, verwarrende woorden, the writing of a lettre or a mail: 5 points
week 13: test 3 : = test 1+2, + vocabulary theme 6, texts Moodle, verwarrende woorden, the writing of a lettre or a mail: 13 points
listening compréhension test: 5 points

The written tests count for 45% in the final assessment.

Oral exam in June: the student should be able to

have a conversation about a text or a video that was seen in class.
present and comment on a newspaper article related to one of the themes discussed in class.

For the latter part of the exam, the student has 15 minutes to read and prepare their presentation of the article.
The weighting of the marks:

45% for the written tests,
35% for the oral test and
20% for the continuous assessment : 2 group presentations, participation in the activities.

The exam of the September session bears on all the subjects of the teaching unit (first and second term, written + oral exam). The contiuous assessment is only taken into account if it is in favour of the student. The presentations will not be represented during the exam session of september.

Students are invited to participate in a TANDEM project with the KU Leuven on a voluntary basis. Students who choose to participate are exempt from the group presentation in the second term.

Online resources

http://moodleucl.uclouvain.be

Bibliography

Syllabus du cours - LNEER1332 - Algemeen en zakelijk Nederlands
Moodle (plate-forme e-learning ILV)

Teaching materials

Algemeen en zakelijk Nederlands
Algemeen en zakelijk Nederlands
Algemeen en zakelijk Nederlands

Faculty or entity

ILV

Programmes / formations proposant cette unité d'enseignement (UE)

Title of the programme

Sigle

Credits

Prerequisites

Aims

Bachelor in Philosophy, Politics and Economics

PPE1BA

LNEER1230

Bachelor : Business Engineering

INGE1BA

LNEER1230

Bachelor in Economics and Management

ECGE1BA

LNEER1230