Dutch - Comprehension of texts in the field of law - Intermediate level

Teacher(s)

Demeulenaere Isabelle (coordinator); Schrijvers Lutgarde; Sterkendries Nele; Vanelderen Marie-Paule (coordinator);

Language

Dutch

Prerequisites

This teaching unit being of intermediate level, a satisfactory productive command of basic grammar and vocabulary as well as the command of the language skills as described in the teaching unit of elementary level (LNEER1820, Level A2 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages), are required.

Main themes

This teaching unit is based on written and spoken texts concerned with contemporary and field-related subjects.

Learning outcomes

At the end of this learning unit, the student is able to :
1	Reading Comprehension to read factual articles concerned with contemporary and field-related subjects and to understand them with a satisfactory level of autonomy. Level B1+ of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages
2	Listening Comprehension - Individual: to follow and to understand the main points of a presentation provided it is clearly structured and the topic is reasonably familiar and field-related. to understand the main points of most factual radio- and TV programs provided the topic is reasonably familiar and clearly articulated standard language is being used. Level B1+ of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages
3	Code Vocabulary: consolidation of basic vocabulary and extension of general as well as specific (field-related) vocabulary. Grammar: consolidation of the understanding of specific Dutch structures (passive voice, inversion, subordination, "voornaamwoordelijk bijwoord", "er"). Culture In the development of all the above-mentioned skills this teaching unit will aim at making the students aware of Dutch and Flemish cultural aspects.

Content

This teaching unit involves  

• the revision and extension of general vocabulary as well as specific (field-related) vocabulary,
• the revision of specific Dutch structures (passive voice, inversion, subordination, "voornaamwoordelijk bijwoord", "er"). The understanding of these structures will be consolidated by means of oral and written exercices,
• the training and development of reading and listening skills.

Teaching methods

• Lessons in groups of max. 25 students (for practical reasons the students in criminology are integrated in the groups LNEER 1821 of the first year Law students).
• Depending on the health context this course will be given in face-to-face mode.
  
• Revision of basic vocabulary and extension of general vocabulary by means of e-learning (Wallangues.be - A2 and B1 levels), extension of general vocabulary by means of e-learning ( Moodle platform and course notes : 'Zelfstudie') as wel as of specific (field-related) vocabulary (course notes "Nederlands voor studenten in de Rechten - Intermediair niveau"). In all cases the vocabulary is presented in context.
• Revision of specific Dutch structures. They are presented in context; exercised and consolidated by means of oral and written exercises (some of these exercises will also have to be done at home by means of e-learning on the Moodle platform).
• Training and development of reading and listening skills. The students will be presented with different reading/listening techniques and strategies (anticipating, guessing) to help them read texts in a rapid and efficient way. These techniques are applied to written or spoken texts concerned with general as well as field-related subjects (course notes "Nederlands voor studenten in de Rechten - Intermediair niveau"). The specific vocabulary will be presented and consolidated by means of these field-related texts. Additional exercises will have to be done at home (e-learning on the Moodle platform).

Evaluation methods

• Possibility to obtain an exemption :The students who obtain 12/20 (or more) at the exemption test organized at the beginning of the year can be exempted from the course and the exam.
• Self-evaluation tests (Moodle platform).

• Depending on the health context and the availability of large auditoriums, paper-based assessments can be postponed to the session and/or can be done on PC (e.g. on Teams).

Attendance at this course is required. In accordance with article 72 of the General Regulations for Studies and Examinations, the teacher may propose to the jury that a student who has at least two unjustified absences for the course, be refused registration for the January, June or September session.
The aim of assessment is to measure the achievement of the learning outcomes

• First term

          - Partial examination in week 14 on the subjects of the first term (basic vocabulary + structures and texts). This partial examination
              accounts for 40% of the final assessment.

• Second term :

           - Written test on "Zelfstudie" (vocabulary and listening comprehension). This test counts for 20% in the final assessment.
           -  June session: written exam on the subjects of the second term (reading comprehension and legal vocabulary). This exam counts for
              40% in the final assessment.
Reminder : written exam on the subjects of the first term if the mark obtained was inferior to 10/20.
Absence from one of the two partial examinations will result in a final mark of absence.
The exam of the September session bears on all the subjects of the teaching unit : basic vocabulary + structures and texts of  the first term (40%), vocabulary and listening comprehension of "Zelfstudie" (20%), reading comprehension and legal vocabulary (40%).
Absence from one of the two partial examinations will result in a final mark of absence.

Other information

Equivalent teaching unit offered in other UCL programs : LNEER1821 (Droi 1 ba)

Online resources

https://moodle.uclouvain.be
http://www.wallangues.be/

Teaching materials

• Syllabus: "Nederlands voor studenten in de Rechten - Intermediair niveau" (+ Plate-forme Moodle UCL). Plate-forme Wallangues.be. Syllabus d'auto-apprentissage (+ Plate-forme Moodle) : « Zelfstudie ».
• Plate-forme Wallangues.be.
• Syllabus d'auto-apprentissage (+ Plate-forme Moodle) : « Zelfstudie ».

Faculty or entity

ILV