Goals

Objective, content and prerequisites The main objective is to read texts in Dutch in the fields of your studies: (art) history, linguistics, etc. After the course you will be able to read non-specialised texts in these fields, using a dictionary. The course consists of two modules: Module 1 Initiation 1st term Module 2 Reading Text 2nd quarter , There are no prerequisites. You will be divided into three categories on the basis of a level test: · HIST students who already have a very good knowledge of Dutch will be admitted directly to the Dutch 2 course, without going through the Introductory course. · Students who already have sufficient knowledge to take Module 2 will be exempted from Module 1. · The remaining students will follow Module 1 in the first semester with the aim of reaching the level required for Module 2.

Assessment method

Students who are exempt from module 1 : · First session: written examination in May/June on the subject of module 2. · In case of a second session: written examination in August on the subject of module 2. Students who are not exempted from module 1: · First session: written exam in January on the subject of module 1 (50% of the mark) + written exam in May/June on the subject of module 2 (50% of the mark). · In case of a second session: written examination in August on the module(s) for which the student has obtained a mark < 10 in January and/or June. Case 1: if < 10 in January and 10 in June, then examination on module 1, with module 2 mark carried forward. Case 2: if 10 in January and < 10 in June, then examination on module 2 with carry-over of module 1 mark. Case 3: if < 10 in January and < 10 in June, then exam on module 1 and 2.

Sources, references and any support material

· materials on the WebCampus

Language of instruction

Dutch