Study Programmes 2015-2016
LANG1957-1  
Dutch for Engineers, part 1
Duration :
36h Th
Number of credits :
Master in aerospace engineering (120 ECTS)3
Master in aerospace engineering (120 ECTS)3
Master in biomedical engineering (120 ECTS)3
Master in electro-mechanical engineering (120 ECTS)3
Master in electro-mechanical engineering (120 ECTS)3
Master in mechanical engineering (120 ECTS)3
Lecturer :
Claudine Colin
Language(s) of instruction :
Dutch language
Organisation and examination :
Teaching in the first semester, review in January
Units courses prerequisite and corequisite :
Prerequisite or corequisite units are presented within each program
Course contents :
  • CEFRL levels of the course :
Listening B1
Reading B1
Speaking B1
Lecturing B1
Writing B1



The textbook "Ter Zake" is used to introduce and develop the following subjects :


  • introducing oneself, speaking about one's hobbies, preferences, etc.
  • cultural differences (in business)
  • going to the restaurant
  • how to telephone (for business)
  • making an appointment
  • taking a message
  • preparing and giving a presentation
  • participating in a meeting
  • giving one's point of view
  • negociating
  • preparing one's cv
  • preparing a motivation letter and a job interview
Other authentic documents about scientific subjects will be handed out during the year.
Learning outcomes of the course :
The course objective is to prepare students to business situations in Flanders and in The Netherlands.
Focus on language and first topics of the course (to introduce oneself, to make business in another culture,...)
Prerequisite knowledge and skills :
A2 level of CEFRL
Planned learning activities and teaching methods :
Mode of delivery (face-to-face ; distance-learning) :
3 hours a week in the first part of the year.
Recommended or required readings :
Syllabus (as specified by the professor):
  • Précis de grammaire néerlandaise (C. Colin, L. Gehlen), , available on eCampus and at Intercopy
  • Nederlands niveau 1 en 2 - Oefeningen bij de spraakkunst, L.Gehlen, available on eCampus and at Intercopy
  • Beknopte basiswoordenschat 1-2-3 (L. Gehlen, C. Colin), 2de herziene uitgave - september 2010, available on eCampus and at Intercopy
  • Ter Zake - Zakelijk Nederlands voor anderstaligen, Lyan Bekkers en Susan Mennen, Intertaal, Amsterdam/Antwerpen (book online)
  • Other documents will be handed out + available on eCampus
eCampus -> code de cours -> contenus
Assessment methods and criteria :
Oral and written exam in January.
Work placement(s) :
Organizational remarks :
The course is compulsory.
Contacts :
Items online :
notes
notes are available on eCampus