Due to the COVID-19 crisis, the information below is subject to change,
in particular that concerning the teaching mode (presential, distance or in a comodal or hybrid format).
5 credits
45.0 h + 30.0 h
Q1 and Q2
Teacher(s)
Degand Elisabeth;
Language
Dutch
Prerequisites
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
Productive and receptive skills in Dutch, both oral and written; understanding of the theoretical concepts linked to "taalvaardigheid" (language skills) and « taalbeheersing » (language in use).
Focus of attention will be on the language skills needed in the course of the academic curriculum in Dutch (linguistics and litterature):
(linguistique et littérature) :
-- analysis of varied types of discourse, including academic discourse
- oral and written argumentation ;
-- relevant reading strategies ;
-- discursive skills (conversational, discourse cohesion)
Focus of attention will be on the language skills needed in the course of the academic curriculum in Dutch (linguistics and litterature):
(linguistique et littérature) :
-- analysis of varied types of discourse, including academic discourse
- oral and written argumentation ;
-- relevant reading strategies ;
-- discursive skills (conversational, discourse cohesion)
Aims
At the end of this learning unit, the student is able to : | |
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To acquire advanced skills (B2 level - Common European Framework of Reference for Languages ). At the end of the course, the student will be able to: Receptive skills:
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Content
Introduction: Explicitation of receptive and productive skills level to reach
Theory: (psycholinguistic) foundation of reading processes and vocabulary learning; aspects of language competence ("taalbeheersing"), text typology, language registers, reading strategies, writing strategies, language variation
Exercises: Applying reading techniques and reading strategies to various text types. Training in writing competence (summarization, factual re-writing), in class discussion of writing process MOOC.
Theory: (psycholinguistic) foundation of reading processes and vocabulary learning; aspects of language competence ("taalbeheersing"), text typology, language registers, reading strategies, writing strategies, language variation
Exercises: Applying reading techniques and reading strategies to various text types. Training in writing competence (summarization, factual re-writing), in class discussion of writing process MOOC.
Teaching methods
Due to the COVID-19 crisis, the information in this section is particularly likely to change.
Classes will alternate theory and exercises. Active participation from students is required, both for the exercises and the theoretical sessions (« flipped classroom»). Regular evaluation will monitor progress of the students-skills towards reaching level B2.
Evaluation methods
Due to the COVID-19 crisis, the information in this section is particularly likely to change.
Flipped class evaluation : 30%, this part of the evaluation results from comprehension and production tasks performed throughout the teaching semesters. The grade cannot be improved during second pass exam.Partial written exam in January: Vocabulary testing (book: van Loo et al. Thematische woordenschat). Part of the grade of the vocabulary exam (2 out of 20) is gained in the course of semester 1 (vocabulary testing). This partial exam accounts for 10% of the final grade. In case it is failed students will have to pass it again in June (specific exam).
Final exam:
- oral component: Critical presentation of a book read during the year and discussion of the "Tandem" portfolio. This part counts for 20%
- written component: reading (20%) and vocabulary and grammar tasks (20%).
Bibliography
Portfolio d'articles et textes disponibles sur Moodle.
Exercices en ligne
"Thematische woordenschat Nederlands voor anderstaligen" (Loo, van e.a., Intertaal, 2013)
Exercices en ligne
"Thematische woordenschat Nederlands voor anderstaligen" (Loo, van e.a., Intertaal, 2013)
Teaching materials
- LGERM1337 Portfolio teksten en oefeningen
Faculty or entity
ELAL
Force majeure
Teaching methods
The course will be taught online as long as the sanitary conditions prevent having at least 50% of the students in class.
Evaluation methods
The partial exam in January 2021 will be a distance Moodle quiz.
Flipped class evaluation : 30%, this part of the evaluation results from comprehension and production tasks performed throughout the teaching semesters. The grade CAN be improved during second pass exam. To this end, the student resubmits ALL tasks for a new evaluation.
Flipped class evaluation : 30%, this part of the evaluation results from comprehension and production tasks performed throughout the teaching semesters. The grade CAN be improved during second pass exam. To this end, the student resubmits ALL tasks for a new evaluation.
Students who failed the partial written exam in January will retake the exam in June (Moodle Quiz) counting for 10% of the final grade.
Final exam:
If the exams cannot take place in class, they will take place via Teams for the oral exams and on Moodle for the written compnents.
Final exam:
- oral component: Critical presentation of a book read during the year and discussion of the "Tandem" portfolio. This part counts for 20%
- written component: reading (20%) and vocabulary and grammar and writing tasks (20%).
If the exams cannot take place in class, they will take place via Teams for the oral exams and on Moodle for the written compnents.
