DUTCH AS A FOREIGN LANGUAGE 4: NEAR CEFR B2
 
Taught in Postgraduaat Dutch & Translation
Theory [A] 48.0
Exercises [B] 0.0
Training and projects [C] 0.0
Studytime [D] 150.0
Studypoints [E] 6
Level  
Credit contract? Access upon approval
Examination contract? Access denied
Language of instruction Dutch
Lecturer Rita Geens
Reference VYDUTR01A00004
 
Key words
Foreign language acquisition (H360), Dutch linguistics (H540), Phonetics / prosody (H351), grammar(H352), lexicology (H353)

Objectives
Can understand the main ideas of complex text on both concrete and abstract topics, including technical discussions in his/her field of specialisation. Can interact with a degree of fluency and spontaneity that makes regular interaction with native speakers quite possible without strain for either party. Can produce clear, detailed text on a wide range of subjects and explain a viewpoint on a topical issue giving the advantages and disadvantages of various options.

Topics
Language: enlargement of vocabulary, understanding of sentence structure
Listening skills: listening comprehension exercises, audio and video tapes and CD’s, authentic listening material
Interaction: advanced conversation exercises, exercises on grammar, vocabulary, speech acts and idiomatic expressions
Reading skills: authentic texts and texts from text book
Speaking skills: advanced conversation exercises including presentations
Writing skills: writing texts about advanced topics, précis writing

Prerequisites
Bachelor of languages
Basic knowledge of Dutch

Final Objectives
B2 of the Common European Framework of Reference

Materials used
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VAN LOO H. & P. SCHOENAERTS, Niet Vanzelfsprekend. Een vervolgmethode Nederlands voor anderstaligen. Leerboek Leuven: Acco, 2007³.
VAN LOO H. & P. SCHOENAERTS, Niet Vanzelfsprekend. Een vervolgmethode Nederlands voor anderstaligen. Hulpboek Leuven: Acco, 2007³.
VAN LOO H. & P. SCHOENAERTS, Niet Vanzelfsprekend. Een vervolgmethode Nederlands voor anderstaligen. Video. Leuven: Acco, 2007³.
VAN LOO H. & P. SCHOENAERTS, Niet Vanzelfsprekend. Een vervolgmethode Nederlands voor anderstaligen. Cd’s Leuven: Acco, 2007³.
CAMPE, P., SNICK, E., GOETHALS, P., VAN DEN HENDE, R., DE SMET V., SWAELENS, L., JOOKEN, L. & VAN HAUTE, P. SpreekTaal. Gesprekken voeren in vijf talen. Antwerpen: De Boeck, 2007.
Exercises developed by the teachers.
Hand-outs

Study costs
Cost: 70.0 EUR
Text book Niet Vanzelfsprekend: : 45,00 EUR
Exercises book Niet Vanzelfsprekend: 24,50 EUR
Hand-outs: included in the fixed price for learning material

Study guidance
Group feedback and individual feedback during the courses. Extra feedback is possible during the consultation hour (1h/week)

Teaching Methods
theory

Assessment
Written exam on the learning material of the textbook (50%)
Continuous assessment (20%) and written exam on the skills (30%)

Second examination period: written exam on the learning material of the textbook (50%)
and oral exam on the skills (50%)

Lecturer(s)
Rita GEENS (Na)
Sylvianne De Schepper (Nf)
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