Intermediate Dutch for business studies

Teacher(s)

Barroo Sarah; Bosmans Hilde (coordinator); Braeckman Soline; Bufkens Hilde; Demeulenaere Isabelle; Jonkers Sara (coordinator); Labate Simon; Rinder Ann; Schoemans Daniel;

Language

Dutch

Prerequisites

The student should have followed the teaching unit of intermediate level part 1 (LNEER1230) or a course of similar level.

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

1. This teaching unit treats subjects about themes that are related to the study programme and the future professional needs of the student.
2. This teaching unit  is structured around the following themes (mobiliteit en transport, samenleving en maatschappelijke verantwoordelijkheid, vorming en opleiding, media en bedrijfscommunicatie, milieu en energie, werk en bedrijfsleven).

Learning outcomes

At the end of this learning unit, the student is able to :
1	Reading Comprehension: understand texts that consist mainly of everyday or field-related language. understand standard field-related correspondence and get the gist of the meaning. read articles and reports concerned with contemporary and field related problems in which the writers adopt particular viewpoints. Level B2 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages
2	Listening Comprehension Individual: understand most recorded or broadcast audio material delivered in standard language about current events or topics of general interest. follow a lecture or talk within his/her own field, provided the subject matter is familiar and the presentation straightforward and clearly structured. Listening Comprehension Interactive : catch with some effort much of what is said around him/her in discussion, while possibly finding it difficult to participate effectively in discussion with several native speakers who do not modify their language in any way. Level B2 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages
3	Speaking Skills Individual : present clear, detailed descriptions on a wide range of subjects related to his/her field of interest. explain a viewpoint on a topical issue giving the advantages and disadvantages of various options. Speaking Skills Interactive : communicate fluently and spontaneously, to a degree that allows normal interaction with native speakers. take an active part in discussion in familiar contexts, accounting for and sustaining your views. develop an argument well enough to be followed without difficulty most of the time. Level B2- of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages
4	Writing Skills: write simple connected texts on topics which are familiar or of personal interest. write formal letters. take messages communicating enquiries, explaining problems. summarise accurately, report and give his/her opinion about accumulated factual information. Level B1 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages
5	Code Vocabulary : consolidation of basic vocabulary (cf. LNEER1230) and extension of general vocabulary (texts and vocabulary exercises Moodle, e-learning platform ILV) Grammar: consolidation of the specific structures of the Dutch language. Culture: In the development of all the above-mentioned skills the course will aim at making the students aware of Dutch and Flemish cultural aspects and develop their capability to assess the values transmitted by these cultures through different domains (social, political, economic, ...).

Content

This teaching unit is aimed at learning Dutch at an intermediate level, with a focus on economics and management. This unit is based on authentic material and aims to give students the communicative skills they will need in the third year and in their professional life. Emphasis will be placed on oral and written expression, listening and reading comprehension.
Tools for study and work in self-study: thematic vocabulary lists and texts from the book 'Vers une communication professionnelle, néerlandais B2 - , Hilde Bosmans, Katrien De Rycke et al, De Boeck, 1st edition, September 2020), vocabulary exercises on Moodle (ILV e-learning platform), texts related to the company in the class written by the students on the Prezi presentation tool and the preparation of two group presentations. 

Teaching methods

This teaching unit is given face-to-face and partially in e-learning.
For each theme: use, application and consolidation of lexical and grammatical knowledge by interactive presentations given by students on the themes of the texts in the book 'Vers un communication professionnelle'.
Oral (role-playing, debates, conversations) and written (writing letters and texts) production activities.
Receptive activities: written and oral texts (multimedia) accompanied by comprehension and vocabulary exercises.
Grammatical explanations and exercises (oral and written) focusing more specifically on grammar points that pose problems for French speakers.
Tools for study and work in self-study: thematic vocabulary lists and texts from the book 'Vers une communication professionnelle, Néerlandais B2 - , Hilde Bosmans, Katrien De Rycke et al, De Boeck, 1st edition, September 2020), vocabulary exercises on Moodle (ILV e-learning platform), texts relating to the company in the class written by the students on the Prezi presentation tool and the preparation of two group presentations. 
Depending on the situation (e.g. health or for pedagogical reasons), the course may switch to distance learning at any time.

Evaluation methods

Continiuous evaluation throughout the year
Written examination in several parts:
FIRST TERM
week 6: test 1 (during the course): vocabulary topic 1, texts from the book 'Vers une communication professionnelle', verwarrende woorden: on 2 points
week 10: test 2 (during the course): test material 1 + vocabulary topic 2, texts from the book 'Vers une communication professionnelle', verwarrende woorden, grammar: 5 points
week 14: test 3 (on site): test subject 1&2 + vocabulary theme 3, texts from the book 'Vers une communication professionnelle', verwarrende woorden, grammar + writing a text: out of 13 items
The three tests together account for 20% of the final score and must be represented in Q2 if the score obtained is less than 10/20.
SECOND TERM
week 5: test 1 (during the course): vocabulary topic 4, texts from the book 'Vers une communication professionnelle', verwarrende woorden: on 2 points
week 8: test 2 (during the course): test subject 1, + vocabulary topic 5, texts from the book 'Vers une communication professionnelle', verwarrende woorden, grammar: 5 points
week 13: test 3 (on site): test subject 1+2, + vocabulary theme 6, texts from the book 'Vers une communication professionnelle', verwarrende woorden, writing a letter or an e-mail and grammar: 13 points + listening comprehension: 5 points
The oral examination takes place in June and consists of a conversation and a role-play based on two of the fifteen texts seen during the course on themes covered during the year and on the reports written bij the students on prezi.
    
The points are divided between the written and oral exams:
45% written
35% oral
20% for the permanent evaluation part: two group presentations, attendance and active participation in the courses
Attention:
All tests are mandatory. If you are absent (without official justification) for any part of the assessment (except tests 1 and 2), this will imply an "absence" mark for the whole assessment. A student who has not taken part of the assessment will not be admitted to the other parts of the assessment. If you are absent without official justification for tests 1 and/or 2, you will receive a 0/20 for these test(s).
Generative artificial intelligences (AIs) must be used responsibly and in accordance with academic and scientific integrity practices. Scientific integrity involves citing one's sources, so the use of AI must always be disclosed. The use of artificial intelligences for tests and exams are explicitly prohibited and will be considered a case of cheating.
If the student does not pass the January test or does not provide a medical certificate, he/she must retake this part in Q2 (i.e. he/she will retake the whole test, i.e. January and June). If the student does not retake this part, he/she will get 0/20 for this part.
Attendance at the course is compulsory. If the teacher deems it useful, he/she may propose to the jury to object to the registration for the course examination of a student who has not regularly attended the learning activities (RGEE - art. 72).
In the September session, the student is required to re-submit all the material for the written examination (Q1 and Q2) + the oral examination. The mark for the permanent assessment, obtained during the year, is given when it is in the student's favour. In the September examination, the student therefore only retakes the written part and the oral examination, not the presentations.
It is also possible to take part in a TANDEM project with the KU Leuven on a voluntary basis and if the health situation allows it. Those who participate are exempted from the group presentation of Q1 and Q2.
Depending on developments in the health situation, the assessment procedures may be modified. Students will be informed as soon as possible.

Online resources

LNEER1332 - Algemeen en zakelijk Nederlands - INGE/ECGE - 1BA
https://moodle.uclouvain.be/course/view.php?id=566

Bibliography

• Néerlandais B2 - Vers une communication professionnelle, Hilde Bosmans, Katrien De Rycke et al., De Boeck, 1re édition | septembre 2020 | 320 pages  9782807330078
• Moodle (plate-forme e-learning ILV)

Teaching materials

• Vers une communication professionnelle, Néerlandais B2 - , Hilde Bosmans, Katrien De Rycke et al., De Boeck, 1re édition | septembre 2020 | 320 pages 9782807330078

Faculty or entity

> ILV