Learning outcomes

At the end of the course, the student should be able to (individually or in groups) • read and talk about a text related to his/her field of specialisation; • listen to and talk about a presentation on a subject related to their speciality ; • make an oral presentation, based on an article or various sources, prepared in advance.

Goals

The aim of the course is to be able to read non-specialised texts in the field of history and linguistics and to give presentations in this field. The teaching of Dutch has two main focuses: • the receptive axis, i.e. listening and reading comprehension of authentic texts and knowledge of the vocabulary needed to acquire this skill, • the productive axis, i.e. oral and written expression, which requires the use of a number of grammatical and lexical structures. In this course, written expression will not be assessed

Content

The course will be structured around different themes, which will be dealt with in parallel:
- Themes: The aim of these themes is to improve your reading/listening comprehension skills and learn historical vocabulary. Basic vocabulary is considered as already mastered.
- Presentations: presentation activities (alone or in groups), with the aim of improving your speaking skills.
- Basic grammar will be systematically reviewed in parallel with the course.

Teaching methods

• Method adapted to the audience. • On average: 2 hours of classroom work, 2 hours of homework per week

Assessment method

• Active participation in the course and personal work are subject to continuous assessment (10% of the final grade). • During the January assessment period, a written examination is held on the material already covered (30% of the final grade). Participation in this exam is compulsory. • During the second term: oral presentation in groups (10% of the final grade) • During the May-June assessment period, a written examination is held on the second semester's material (30% of the final grade), as well as an oral examination (20% of the final grade). • In the second session, the student represents only those parts for which he/she has obtained less than 50%.

 

Warning : please note that the success of this teaching unit does not lead to certification.

 

Sources, references and any support material

· Documents distributed at the course and/or available on Webcampus

Language of instruction

Dutch