DUTCH Objective B1

3.00 credits

45.0 h

Q1 and Q2

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Teacher(s)

Jonkers Sara (coordinator);

Language

Dutch

Prerequisites

Having completed the course LNEER1002 or having a obtained an A2 level on the test.

Main themes

Various themes related to general domains (e.g. family life, hobbies and interests, work, consumption, health, travel and current events, etc.).

Learning outcomes

At the end of this learning unit, the student is able to :
Learning outcomes (Bachelor's programmes in ESPO) LO4. Communicate and collaborate in French and two foreign languages, both orally and in writing, while adapting to the audience and context to integrate into an international environment. LO4.2. For 2 foreign languages (English and Dutch, German, or Spanish): Communicate orally and in writing in a clear, coherent, well-argued, and fluent manner on general topics or subjects related to the field of study.Identify differences and similarities between the target culture (associated with the language) and the culture of origin. Use appropriate strategies to establish contact with speakers of the target culture. LO4.4. Adopt an effective and respectful dialogue attitude by adjusting the communication mode according to the interlocutor (peers, teachers, administrative staff, socio-professional environment) and demonstrating listening skills, empathy, and assertiveness.

Learning outcomes (CEFR) Listening Comprehension (general) – B1 understand the main points of a clear standard speech or a familiar variety on familiar topics regularly encountered at work, school, or during leisure time, including short narratives.

Reading Comprehension (general) – B1 read clear factual texts on subjects related to their field and interests with a satisfactory level of understanding.

Spoken Production (general) – B1 carry out fairly easily a straightforward, uncomplicated description on a variety of topics within their field, presenting it as a linear sequence of points.

Spoken Interaction (general) – B1 flexibly use a wide range of simple language to deal with most situations likely to arise while travelling. enter unprepared into conversations on familiar topics, express personal opinions, and exchange information on familiar topics of personal interest or relevant to everyday life (e.g. family, hobbies, work, travel, and current events).

Written Production (general) – A2+ produce a series of simple phrases and sentences linked with basic connectors such as “and,” “but,” and “because.”

Written Interaction (general) – B1 write notes and messages to request or convey simple information of immediate relevance and make the points they consider important understandable.

General Linguistic Competence – B1 Has enough linguistic resources to get by, and sufficient vocabulary to express themselves with some hesitation and circumlocution on topics such as family, hobbies and interests, work, travel, and current events; however, limited vocabulary leads to repetition and sometimes even difficulties in formulation.

Content

This course is intended for students in the PPE, COMU, INGE, ECGE, SOCA, HUSO and SPOL programmes. It is a general Dutch course aimed at level B1 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR). Emphasis is placed on interactive communication.
Learning takes place in context, based on authentic materials. Vocabulary and basic structures are practised, reinforced and expanded through written and oral exercises (role-plays, interviews, conversations in small groups of two or four, etc.). The course is designed to develop both receptive and productive language skills.

Teaching methods

This teaching unit consists of class teaching. Each session is dedicated to the exploitation of a theme by means of activities of receptive and productive language use. The aim of these activities is to strengthen the lexical knowledge, but mainly the language practice which integrates the grammatical structures seen in class. The grammar is seen systematically in class by means of visual charts and productive exercises for practice. Self tuition: vocabulary exercises and texts Moodle (platform e-learning ILV).

Evaluation methods

Attendance at this language course is required. The teacher may propose to the jury to refuse a student who did not regulary attend the course registration for the evaluation (RGEE - art. 72).

Various moments of evaluation will be organised throughout the year :

Active participation in the class: preparation of the class (read the texts on Moodle, study the vocabulary, prepare the demanded exercices, ...) + participation in the class activities (discuss ideas, videos, texts, give short presentations, write short texts ...). The total of the active participation in the class will be worth 2 marks out of 20 (1 in the first term, and 1 in the second term).
2 tests mid-semester will be organised (1 in the first term, and 1 in the second term) on the vocabulary and the grammar seen in class. The total of the tests will be worth 3 marks out of 20 (1 for the test in the first term, and 2 for the thest in the second term).
The written exam will be organised in two parts :
part 1 at the end of the first term (in December)
part 2 at the end of the second term (in June)
These two exams will be on the whole material dealt with so far and on some skills.
Part I : vocabulary and grammar of the first term,
Part II : vocabulary and grammar of second term + listening comprehension + reading comprehension.
Part I of the exam will be worth 2 marks out of 20 and part II will be worth 9 marks out of 20.
The oral exam will take place in May (during the last week of classes) and will be conducted in pairs. Each student will briefly present a topic chosen of their choice (passion, hobby, travel, commitment, …) and answer questions. The students will then engage in a spontaneous discussion based on short, simple questions related to the content of the texts/videos on Moodle. This oral part of the exam will be worth 4 marks out of 20.

Weighing of the marks :

Active participation in the class in Q1 : 1 point
Test Q1 : 1 point
Exam Part I (Q1) : 2 points
Active participation in the class in Q2 : 1 point
Test Q2 : 2 points
Exam Part II (Q2) : 9 points
Oral test : 4 points

The exam of the September session bears on all the subjects of the teaching unit (first and second term, written + oral exam). The written part will count for 80% of the final mark, and the oral part for 20%. For the oral exam, the students have to choose a new topic for their presentation.
All exams (written exam Q1, written exam Q2, oral exam) are mandatory. If a student is absent without an official justification for any of these exams, it will result in an absence grade for the entire evaluation. A student who has not taken one of these exams will therefore be prohibited from registering for the other exams. Any unjustified absence from test 1 and/or 2 will result in a grade of 0/20 for the assessment(s) concerned.
In the case of a justified absence (for example, due to illness), a medical certificate must be sent to the "president du jury" and the faculty administration, with the teacher and course coordinator in copy.
The use of artificial intelligence during the assessment examinations for this course is governed by the rules set out in the faculty’s policy on this matter, which is available on the faculty’s intranet under the information provided for students.

Online resources

https://moodle.uclouvain.be

Bibliography

Syllabus du cours – LNEER1201 – NEERLANDAIS Objectif B1
Moodle UCL (plate-forme e-learning ILV)

Faculty or entity

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

Title of the programme

Sigle

Credits

Prerequisites

Learning outcomes

Bachelor in Human and Social Sciences

HUSO1BA

Bachelor in Philosophy, Politics and Economics

PPE1BA

Bachelor in Sociology and Anthropology

SOCA1BA

Bachelor in Information and Communication

COMU1BA

Bachelor in Economics and Management

ECGE1BA

Bachelor in Political Sciences: General

SPOL1BA

Bachelor : Business Engineering

INGE1BA