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Study programmes 2008-2009Last update : 29/06/2009
LANG0803-1  Dutch 3
Duration :  90h Th
Credits/ECTS :  
One-year preliminary programme leading to the Master in Management Sciences (H.D. (Horaire décalé))Toute l'année6
Holder(s) :  Marc Miceli
Language :  Langue néerlandaise
Course contents :  1st part:

Revision of basic Dutch grammar and vocabulary. During this first year, listening comprehensino will be stressed more than oral expression. The oral aspect will be developed as well, but to a lesser extent; yet, the student will be encouraged to pronounce Dutch sounds correctly. Notions of business Dutch.



2nd part :

Continuation of basic Dutch grammar and vocabulary revisions. Use of Dutch socio-economical vocabulary and texts. Students will be invited to pay attention to the correct pronunciation of Dutch sounds through exercices in the laboratory.
Course objective :  1st part :

The student will be expected to master the basic linguistic grammatical and lexical tools in order to be able to use them actively when he/she expresses himself/herself in Dutch, and particularly in the written language.



2nd part :

The student will be expected to master the linguistic grammatical and lexical tools in order to be able to use them actively when he/she expresses himself/herself in Dutch, in the written as well as in the spoken language.
Prerequisites :  1st part:

This course is intended for (false) beginners. Motivation will play an essential role, particularly for those without any knowledge of Dutch.



2nd part :

The first part of this module, given last year, or failing that, a good knowledge of basic Dutch or an unwavering motivation.
Workshops :  1st part :

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2nd part :

Three essays to be handed in during the year (cf. schedule handed in at the beginning of the year), as well as a reading file (distance learning).
Organization :  1st part :

Theoretical notions of Dutch pronunciation and constant attempts to raise student's awareness of the correct pronunciation of Dutch and of the observance of Dutch grammar rules.

Grammar, vocabulary, translation, listening comprehension and oral expression exercices.

A placement test on the first day will separate advanced students from (false) beginners. For each group, part of the course will consist in distance learning.



2nd part :

Theoretical notions of Dutch pronunciation and constant attempts to raise student's awareness of the correct pronunciation of Dutch and of the observance of Dutch grammar rules.

Grammar, vocabulary, translation, listening comprehension and oral expression exercices.

36 hours + 9 hours (distance learning)
Written notes :  1st part :

  • L. Dieltjens, J. Vanparys, L. Baten, M.-T. Claes, P. Alkema, J. Lodewick, Woorden in context Deel 1, Herhalingsoefeningen bij het Basiswoordenboek Nederlands, Derde uitgave. De Boek & Larcier, 1997.
  • Jean-Pierre Vandenberghe, Alain Gondry, Nieuwe start 1. De Boek & Larcier, 2005.
  • Jean-Pierre Vandenberghe, Alain Gondry, Nieuwe start 2. De Boek & Larcier, 2005.
  • File Taalnet 1 (for advanced students)
  • File Paspoort (for beginners)
  • Audio cd and file Handelscommunicatie Nederlands (for advanced students)


2nd part :

  • L. Dieltjens, M.-T. Claes, J. Vanparys, P. Alkema, J. Lodewick, L. Baten, Woorden in context Deel 2, Herhalingsoefeningen bij het Basiswoordenboek Nederlands, Derde uitgave. De Boek & Larcier, 2007.
  • Jean-Pierre Vandenberghe, Alain Gondry, Nieuwe start 2. De Boek & Larcier, 2005.
  • Normal 0 Mennen e.a., Ter zake - zakelijk Nederlands voor anderstaligen, 2006. Amsterdam: intertaaL.
  • File Taalnet 2
  • File on Dutch pronunciation
  • L. Nachtergaele, B. Yans, N. Engelen, 2006. Talent voor Nederlands. Erasme.
Assessment :  
  • Woorden in context : the student will be asked to study 40 words a week, which comes to about 6 words a day. The student will be assessed twice on this vocabulary : at the test and at the final evaluation.
  • Test during the year : Woorden in context + Nieuwe start
  • Final assessment : listening comprehension (new text), transcription, translation, written expression, oral expression, grammar, vocabulary.


2nd part:

  • Woorden in context : the student will be asked to study 50 words a week, which comes to about 7 words a day.
  • The three essays and the oral presentation during the year will account for part of the final mark.
  • Final assessment: listening comprehension (new text), transcription, translation, grammar, written expression and oral expression.
  • The results of the student for the test at the end of the first part (last year) might allow the student to increase his/her marks.
Remarks :  Native Dutch speakers are invited to get in contact with the teacher as soon as possible (adapted programme).

Students who should be absent at the placement test will join the beginners until they can take the test.



Advised dictionaries :

  • explanations : Van Dale Pocketwoordenboek Nederlands als tweede taal
  • translations : Robert & Van Dale Dictionnaire français-néerlandais et néerlandais-français


Advised grammars :

  • BRUFFAERTS, F. et F. DU MONG, 1984. A claire-voie, grammaire de référence du néerlandais contemporain. Lier : Van In.
  • SONCK, G. 2003. Grammatica Nederlands, 2003. Bruxelles: De Boek & Larcier.


CD-Roms :

  • Johan VANPARYS (http://www.fundp.ac.be/recherche/personnes/fr/01001973.html, Guy SIRJACOBS, Marie-Thérèse CLAES, Sigmund THYS-FRERE, Richard PETRE. 2004. )Interactief Nederlands. L'apprentissage vivant du néerlandais par la grammaire. De Boek. (niveau débutant)
  • Johan VANPARYS, Lut BATEN, Marie-Thérèse CLAES, L. DIELTJENS, 1996. Interactief Nederlands 2 - Multimediamethode op basis van de woordenschat. De Boek.


Websites - written press :



Websites - radio and television :

Websites to learn Dutch or to test your knowledge of the language:


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