Interactive communication in Dutch for students in Psychology

lneer2440  2026-2027  Louvain-la-Neuve

Interactive communication in Dutch for students in Psychology
3.00 credits
30.0 h
Q2
> Schedule
Teacher(s)
Houdmont Dag (coordinator);
Language
Dutch
Prerequisites
The productive command of basic grammar and vocabulary as well as the command of the language skills of the  A2+ (minimum) or B1- level as described in the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.
Main themes
This teaching unit treats subjects about themes that are related to the study programme and the future professional needs of the student. E.g. Videos about child psychology, psychology in the work environment, etc.
Learning outcomes

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

1 Reading Comprehension
  • At the end of this teaching unit, the student should be able to read factual articles concerned with contemporary and field-related subjects and to understand them with a satisfactory level of autonomy.
Level B1+ of  « The Common European Framework of Reference for Languages ».
 
2 Individual listening Comprehension :
  • At the end of this teaching unit, the student should be ableto follow and to understand the main points of a presentation provided it is clearly structured and the topic is reasonably familiar and field-related,
  • to understand the main points of most factual radio- and TV programs provided the topic is reasonably familiar and clearly articulated standard language is being used.
 Interactive  listening comprehension:
  • the student should be able to understand  most of what is said in an everyday conversation provided standard language is being used, the topic is familiar and without having the interlocutor adapt his language.
Level B1+ of « The Common European Framework of Reference for Languages »
 
3 Individual speaking skills:
  • At the end of this teaching unit, the student should be able to give(after preparation) a simple and clearly developed presentation on a field-related subject and to manage the following debate.
  • At the end of this teaching unit, the student should be able to to explain a viewpoint on a topical issue well enough in order to be understood without difficulty.
Interactive speaking skills:
  • At the end of this teaching unit, the student should be able to take an active part in discussion in familiar contexts, accounting for and sustaining your views.
Level B1 of « The Common European Framework of Reference for Languages »
 
4 Writing skills:
  • At the end of this teaching unit, the student should be able to write formal letter in order to pass on factual information and to synthesise information and arguments from a number of sources
Level B1 of « The Common European Framework of Reference for Languages »
 
5 Code
At the end of this teaching unit the student should be able to master the basic vocabulary and of the general as well as specific (field-related) vocabulary.
Level B1 of « The Common European Framework of Reference for Languages ».

Culture
At the end of this teaching unit the student is able to understand Dutch and Flemish cultural aspects.
Level B1 of « The Common European Framework of Reference for Languages ».
 
Content
This course is primarily intended for third BAC students in Psychology. Students from the master of this faculty can also take the course as an in-depth study.
Students can either take an English course or this course.
The course amounts to 30 credits.
Teaching language: Dutch
Linguistic réquirements at the start of the course: B- of the European Framework of Reference for Languages
This teaching unit  focuses mainly on Dutch oral production and listening comprehension.. There are a few texts to be read at home.
It deals with themes related to the area of study. Video and audio fragments as well as some texts are used to illustrate the themes. Each theme will be followed by discussions  giving the student the possibility to use the newly acquired vocabulary and structures.
Teaching methods
  • This course involves 2 hours per week during Q2
  • Lessons in groups of max. 20 to 25 students.
  • Note attesting to "attendance hours".
        If circumstances (in terms of health or the possibilities offered to us by the university authorities) permit, "face-to-face hours" consist of live teaching in a room assigned by the ILV. If "live teaching" is not possible, we will switch to digital lessons through Teams where the presence of students is required.
  • Workload  -
    Classroom hours : 30 h
    Self-study (including e-learning): 30 h  
  • Extension of psychology vocabulary .  In all cases the vocabulary is presented in context by means of topical listening documents. Additional exercises will have to be done at home (e-learning on the Moodle platform)
  • Training and development of listening skills through authentique documents focussing mainly on psychological themes, by means of classroom teaching. Additional exercises will have to be done at home (e-learning on the Moodle platform)
  • Training and development of speaking skills in professional contexts by means of classroom teaching .  Additional exercises will have to be done at home (e-learning on the Moodle platform).
  • Training and development of reading skills, done at home and tested in class.
Evaluation methods
Required prior language proficiency: B- of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.
The language of assessment is Dutch. Students' answers are also given in Dutch.
1. Written test during the last week of Q2 (30% of the final grade)
2. Oral test during the last week of the Q2 course (40% of the final grade)
3. Individual activities + logbook
4. Presentation (10% of the final grade)
5. Participation and active attendance in class (10% of the final grade)
Written exam
- vocabulary
- grammar
- listening comprehension
- short written production
Oral exam
- Discussion of 2 articles
- Discussion of the individual activities
- Conversation on course topics

Attendance in class is mandatory. If the instructor deems it useful, they may propose to the examination board that a student who has not regularly attended the learning activities be barred from registering for the course exam (RGEE - art. 72).
Other information
Contact details Dag Houdmont
Dag.Houdmont@uclouvain.be
Online resources
https://moodle.uclouvain.be/course/view.php?id=667
Bibliography
  • Syllabus LNEER2440 
  • Plate-forme Moodle UCL
  • Les documents audio et vidéo authentiques ayant trait à l'actualité.
Teaching materials
  • Syllabus LNEER 2440 et plate-forme Moodle
Faculty or entity
> ILV


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

Title of the programme
Sigle
Credits
Prerequisites
Learning outcomes
Bachelor in Psychology and Education: General
PSP1BA
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