NI03_16 Practical Dutch

Faculty of Arts
Autumn 2023
Extent and Intensity
0/2/0. 3 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).
Teacher(s)
Mgr. Sofie Rose-Anne W. Royeaerd, M.A. (lecturer)
Guaranteed by
Mgr. Marta Kostelecká, Ph.D.
Department of German, Scandinavian and Netherland Studies – Faculty of Arts
Supplier department: Department of German, Scandinavian and Netherland Studies – Faculty of Arts
Prerequisites
This course is intended for advanced students who have at least level B2 according to the CEFR.
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is also offered to the students of the fields other than those the course is directly associated with.
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
Course objectives
In this course we work towards level B2+ according to the CEFR. In addition to consolidation of grammar and expansion of vocabulary, receptive skills (listening and reading) and productive skills (speaking and writing) are practiced.
Learning outcomes
LISTENING
- The student can follow conversations about abstract topics
- The student is able to follow (academic) presentations, even if they are not well structured
- …
READING
- The student can understand business letters
- The student can understand (academic) articles
- …
SPEAKING
- The student can use Dutch in a flexible and effective way in different contexts
- The student is able to give a coherent presentation, also about abstract subjects
- …
WRITING
- The student can write complex business letters
- The student is able to write well-structured summaries on abstract and academic subjects
- …
Syllabus
  • The following topics in "Nederlands naar perfectie" are covered:
  • Language and Culture
  • - Text 1 “If You Want to Sound Authentic,...”
  • - Text 2 “Intercultural Communication”
  • Health and Nutrition
  • - Text 1: “Doomsday Scenario Seems Too Dark”
  • - Text 2: “Food is More than the Sum of Nutrients”
  • Philosophy and Ethics
  • - Text 1: “Zapping to the Next Moment of Excitement”
  • - Text 2: “Animal Testing”
Literature
    required literature
  • PALMER, Emily a Miranda VAN 'T HOUT, Nederlands naar perfectie. Methode Nederlands voor hoogopgeleide anderstaligen. UIgeverij Coutinho, Bussum, 2015.
    not specified
  • Bossers, Bart, Folkert Kuiken en Anne Vermeer (red.), Handboek Nederlands als tweede taal in het volwassenonderwijs. Uigeverij Coutinho, Bussum, 2013.
  • Bakx, Josee, Dixi! Cursus spreekvaardigheid voor hoogopgeleide anderstaligen. Bussum: Uitgeverij Coutinho, 2000, ISBN90 6283 197 4
  • Bergh, Heleen van den - Poldervarrt, Bram. Wat je zegt! : een cursus spreekvaardigheid voor anderstalingen. Groningen : Wolters-Noordhoff, 1994. 100 s. ISBN 90-01-71442-0.
  • Coole, Dieuwke de en Anja Valk, Actief met taal. Didactische werkvormen voor het talenonderwijs. Uitgeverij Coutinho, Bussum, 2013.
Teaching methods
Students prepare texts and vocabulary at home. They are given various tasks, aimed at all skills (reading, listening, writing, speaking). During interactive seminars, mainly vocabulary and speaking skills are practiced.
Assessment methods
Requirements:
- Presence & active cooperation
- Submitting assignments on time
- Preparing texts and vocabulary
Written exam at the end of the semester
Language of instruction
Dutch
Further Comments
The course is taught: every week.
The course is also listed under the following terms Spring 2004, Spring 2009, Spring 2010, Spring 2011, Autumn 2012, Spring 2013, Spring 2014, Autumn 2014, Spring 2015, Spring 2017, Spring 2018, Autumn 2018, Spring 2020, Autumn 2020, Spring 2021, Spring 2022, Autumn 2022, Autumn 2024.
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