Face-to-face , first and second term, 60 hours of exercises.

Dutch

MHNE1221B - [2 Q. • 30 Th. • Pond. : 70] Guy Sirjacobs
MHNE1221A - [1 Q. • 30 Th. • Pond. : 30] Guy Sirjacobs

Target Learning Outcomes
On completion of the ‘Dutch Lexicology' Learning Activity, the (Year2) student should be able to:

- Understand and analyze the vocabulary in journalistic Dutch-language texts taking into account the socio-cultural components and their impact on style and phraseology;
- Use basic Dutch vocabulary and apply the theory they have learnt (grammatical and linguistic);
- Organize their knowledge of linguistic (language) contexts and make use of the most common collocations, routines and formulae in their vocabulary.

During the ‘Oral Expression' Learning Activity, the (Year2) student should be able to discuss the topics covered in class, and specifically to:

- Use appropriate vocabulary;
- Use full sentences and speak with fluency, ease and self-confidence;
- Respect grammar and conjugation rules;
- Read texts studied in class out loud in a correct manner;
- Reformulate these texts and paraphrase their paragraphs using newly learnt vocabulary and synonyms.

For the Bachelor in Modern Languages and Letters: German, Dutch and English :

For the Bachelor in translation and interpreting :

None

The course involves the study of journalistic articles and current affairs topics in the Dutch language and lexical development exercises; it focuses on upper intermediate level vocabulary.
The grammar already studied in the theoretical course is exploited as a learning device and extended to include the acquisition of vocabulary in context: real examples of false friends, compound words, collocations, connectives are studied in a structured way in context (in the text) with a view to their long-term acquisition by the student.
Students are invited to express themselves in presentations, debates, role play and in open & casual conversations in class.

Exercises (practical work and ‘learning by sharing', debates, role play, etc.);
Student presentations.

First term: continuous assessment/oral Dutch 50%, written Dutch 50%
Second term: continuous assessment/oral Dutch 50%, written Dutch 50%

This module/course is subdivided into two parts (oral Dutch and written Dutch) and has two separate exams. The global mark is an average calculated as described above/below. In case of a fail grade, you're invited to visit the MOODLE page of the course and check the details. A 10/20 or higher mark will automatically be transferred to the second or third exam session. It's thus not possible to re-sit the exam related to this part of the course.

A bibliography is provided along with comments in class.
Recommended reading: press articles in Dutch and French.