Study Programmes 2016-2017
LANG2978-2  
Dutch for engineer, part 2
Duration :
24h Th
Number of credits :
Bachelor in engineering5
Lecturer :
Claudine Colin
Language(s) of instruction :
French language
Organisation and examination :
Teaching in the second semester
Units courses prerequisite and corequisite :
Prerequisite or corequisite units are presented within each program
Learning unit 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 learning unit :
The course objective is to prepare students to business situations in Flanders and in The Netherlands.
Focus on speeking and writing.
Prerequisite knowledge and skills :
A2 level of CEFRL + Partim 1
Planned learning activities and teaching methods :
Mode of delivery (face-to-face ; distance-learning) :
2 hours a week during the 2nd 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 presentation in the second part of the year (5 points out of 20 for the oral exam). Subject : internship or final dissertation
  • written exam: to write an e-mail, a letter, ...
  • oral exam: each student has to prepare an article about a scientific subject. 
Work placement(s) :
Organizational remarks :
The course is compulsory.
Contacts :