2017-2018 / LANG2978-2

Dutch for engineer, part 2

Duration

24h Th

Number of credits

 Bachelor in engineering2 crédits 

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.

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