Duration
36h Th
Number of credits
| Bachelor in engineering | 3 crédits |
Lecturer
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
Learning unit contents
- CEFRL levels of the course :
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
Learning outcomes of the learning unit
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
Assessment methods and criteria
Oral and written exam in January.
Work placement(s)
Organizational remarks
The course is compulsory.
Contacts
- Claudine Colin (ISLV) - e-mail: C.Colin@ulg.ac.be