Dutch language and society

lned1136  2024-2025  Louvain-la-Neuve

Dutch language and society
5.00 credits
30.0 h + 90.0 h
Q1 and Q2
Language
Dutch
Prerequisites
Students have reached level B1 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages in Dutch. 
Main themes
  • Speaking and listening comprehension exercises aimed at improving oral skills (pronunciation, intonation, accentuation) as well as communicative skills. 
  • Written expression exercises: production of clear, structured written texts of a personal or argumentative nature, paying particular attention to style, code and content.  
  • Listening and reading comprehension exercises integrated with oral and written production exercises.  
  • Exercices linked to the 4 skills and designed to broaden vocabulary and increase grammatical accuracy.  
  • These exercises will focus on topics relating to Dutch-speaking society as a whole.  
Learning outcomes

At the end of this learning unit, the student is able to :

1 Understand an oral message - listening comprehension (B2 level)  
 
2 Understand a written text - reading comprehension (B2 level)  
 
3 Expressing oneself orally - oral expression (B2 level), both individually and in an interactive way 
 
4 Express yourself in writing (B2 level)  
 
5 Describe and explain facts, events and cultural elements related to Dutch-speaking society.
 
Faculty or entity


Programmes / formations proposant cette unité d'enseignement (UE)

Title of the programme
Sigle
Credits
Prerequisites
Learning outcomes
Bachelor in Modern Languages and Literatures: German, Dutch and English

Bachelor in Ancient and Modern Languages and Literatures

Bachelor in French and Romance Languages and Literatures : General

Bachelor in Modern Languages and Literatures : General

Minor in Dutch language and culture