DUTCH Objective B2 (SOCA, HUSO, SPOL)

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

• 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.

• understand the main ideas of complex speech, both in terms of content and form, on concrete or abstract topics in standard language or a familiar variety, including technical discussions in their field of specialization. 
• follow extended speech involving complex argumentation, provided the topic is reasonably familiar and the overall structure of the argument is signposted by explicit markers. 

• understand emails or social media posts even when written in informal language. 

• give clear and detailed descriptions and presentations on a wide range of subjects related to their field of interest, developing and justifying ideas with supporting points and relevant examples. 

• communicate with a degree of confidence on familiar routine or non-routine topics related to their interests and professional field.
• exchange, check, and confirm information, handle less common situations, and explain why there is a difficulty.
• express thoughts on abstract or cultural topics such as films, books, or music. 

• introduce a counter-argument in a simple discursive text (e.g. using “however”). 

• convey information and express viewpoints in writing and adapt to those of others. 
• provide information and ideas on both abstract and concrete topics, check information, ask questions about a problem, or present it with reasonable precision.