Learning outcomes

The student will have acquired a receptive knowledge of everyday Dutch. More specifically, he/she will be able to :

• understand texts on contemporary issues and instructions with a high degree of independence in a detailed and accurate manner;

• understand what a short and simple legal document (regulation, agreement, press article, administrative document, etc.) written in Dutch is about and identify the key elements;

• understand the main points of a short oral message (short videos) on contemporary issues in clear, standard language.

Goals

  • Introduction to the usual structures and vocabulary of the language through the comprehension of written texts (level B1+) and short videos of a non-specialised nature (level B1)
  • Extension of receptive vocabulary in order to enable the student to start the Dutch legal terminology course (DROIB218).

Content

Authentic texts in Dutch ("Tussen de Regels I" syllabus)

Authentic videos in Dutch (Webcampus)

Basic grammar (Webcampus)

Teaching methods

The prerequisite for the course Standard Dutch is the A2 level of the Common European Framework of Reference. 

At the beginning of the academic year (block 1), a compulsory diagnostic test in Dutch is organised in order to assess the level of all students and to direct them, if necessary, towards a non-credited refresher module in the first four months. This module is offered to students as a means of helping them to succeed.

The Standard Dutch course is given in the second semester in groups of students in the form of practical work that requires prior preparation by the student.

The teachers mostly interact in Dutch in order to expose the student as much as possible to the target language.

Assessment method

Final examination consists in:

  • the comprehension in context of vocabulary from the syllabus
  • the comprehension in context of grammar seen in class
  • the comprehension of texts and videos worked on in class (+ 1 thematic activity "fil rouge")
  • the comprehension of unseen texts and videos (level B1)

Final examination takes the form of a closed-book written exam. Questions may be written in French and/or in Dutch. Dictionaries are not allowed.

Students who need to resit the exam in August will be evaluated on the whole course content.

 

Warning : please note that the success of this teaching unit does not lead to certification.

Sources, references and any support material

"Tussen de Regels I" syllabus is available for sale; also on PDF version on Webcampus.

The videos discussed in class are available on Webcampus.

Webcampus will also be used to share other documents as well as for general communication between the teachers and the students

Material related to the thematic activity "fil rouge" (to be communicated)

Language of instruction

French