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Study programmes 2011-2012Last update : 14/06/2012
LGER0009-1  Dutch Language I

Duration :  30h Th, 60h Pr
Number of credits :  
Bachelor in Modern Languages and Literatures, German, Dutch and English, 1st yearToute l'année11
Bachelor in modern languages and literatures, general orientation, 1st yearToute l'année11
Bachelor in Translation and Interpreting, 1st yearToute l'année8
Lecturer :  Guy Janssens
Language(s) of instruction :  
Dutch language
Course contents :  
Theory of Dutch phonetics (with numerous exercises on pronunciation exercises and phonetic transcription), including terminology. The theory of Dutch syntax (basic principles of constructing sentences and syntactic analysis, with numerous exercises), including terminology. Widening the vocabulary (including prepositions, abbreviations, expressions and proverbs) with numerous exercises. Reading and comprehension of texts taken from Dutch and Flemish newspapers. Oral expression (conversation) and written expression (summaries, compositions). Revision of basic Dutch morphology with numerous exercises.
Learning outcomes of the course :  
See course content.
Prerequisites and co-requisites/ Recommended optional programme components :  
Basic concept of Dutch or knowledge of German.
If required, this course can be linked to other curriculum coures: Subsequently: Dutch Language II.
Planned learning activities and teaching methods :  
Practical work: repetitions, language lab work.
Pronunciation and conversation exercises with the teaching assistant.
Revision of basic grammar and composition correction with the teaching assistant.
Mode of delivery (face-to-face ; distance-learning) :  
Timetable and session: 90 hours (30 hours of theory and 60 hours of practical work) - 1st and 2nd quarter.
For details of hours and location: see http://cipl82.philo.ulg.ac.be/horaires
Recommended or required readings :  
Syllabus: De volgende stap (G. Janssens) Compulsory reading: N. Engelen, L. Nachtergaele & B. Yans, Néerlandais avancé Presse radio (De Boeck Université, Bruxelles, 2010). Reference works: Basiswoordenboek Nederlands (P. de Kleijn) A good basic grammar (book) Van Dale Hedendaags Nederlands (explicative dictionary in 1 volume) Robert & Van Dale (translation dictionary in 1 volume)
Assessment methods and criteria :  
Two exempting examinations (January and April).
Written and oral examinations (June session).
Contacts :  
Tenured lecturer Guy JANSSENS, professor Département de Langues et littératures germaniques Place Cockerill, 3-5 à B-4000 Liège Tel. : 04 366 53 77 - Fax : 04 366 54 79 E-mail : Guy.Janssens@ulg.ac.be Assistants Lien DE VOS and Liesbeth KINDERMANS Tel. 04 366 54 79 Lecturer Gert MEESTERS Tel. 04 366 57 03 Teaching assistant Diega PALUMBO Secretary's office Tel. 04 366 54 66


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