2023-2024 / LANG8020-1

Dutch: introduction to the general language

Duration

45h Th

Number of credits

 Bachelor in political sciences : general3 crédits 

Lecturer

Stéphane Ghijsen

Language(s) of instruction

Dutch language

Organisation and examination

All year long, with partial in January

Schedule

Schedule online

Units courses prerequisite and corequisite

Prerequisite or corequisite units are presented within each program

Learning unit contents

This course will be based on the learning of basic grammar and vocabulary.

Learning outcomes of the learning unit

Good knowledge of basic Dutch grammar, leading to an active use of the language.

Prerequisite knowledge and skills

No prerequisite

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

Grammatical explanations followed by many different types of exercises. Reading exercises will be organized in Semester 2.

Basic vocabulary tests.

Mode of delivery (face to face, distance learning, hybrid learning)

Face-to-face course


Additional information:

Face-to-face, two hours a week. Additional exercises on eCampus.

Recommended or required readings

Weekly grammar workshops will be downloadable from eCampus.

These textbooks will be refered to:

- L. Gehlen, C. Colin, Oefeningen bij de spraakkunst, 2019, chez Intercopy ou sur eCampus

- L. Gehlen, C. Colin, Beknopte basiswoordenschat, 2019, chez Intercopy ou sur eCampus

 - L. Gehlen, C. Colin, Précis de grammaire néerlandaise, 2019-2020, chez Intercopy ou sur eCampus

Extra practice is possible online thanks to 'iWeG'.

In addition to this, various documents will be posted on eCampus.

Exam(s) in session

Any session

- In-person

written exam ( multiple-choice questionnaire, open-ended questions )

Out-of-session test(s)


Additional information:

Grammar exam in june, reading comprehension and possibility to take failed vocabulary exams.
Vocabulary exams count for 25% in final result - grammar exam for 75% in final result.
The schedule for the vocabulary tests can be found online on eCampus..

Work placement(s)

Organisational remarks and main changes to the course

Participating in the course and attending classes with a hard copy of the syllabus are vital to the learning process.

There will be two groups for this course: A(msterdam) and B(russel).

You must stay in the same group the whole year.

These groups are the same level but take place at different moments. See your CELCAT timetable https://my.horaires.uliege.be/ .

Contacts

Ghijsen Stéphane (S.Ghijsen@uliege.be)

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