Duration
30h Th
Number of credits
| Master in law, professional focus in management | 3 crédits | |||
| Master in management, professional focus in law | 3 crédits |
Lecturer
ISLV, Fanny Novakovic
Language(s) of instruction
French language
Organisation and examination
Teaching in the second semester
Schedule
Units courses prerequisite and corequisite
Prerequisite or corequisite units are presented within each program
Learning unit contents
CERL level of the course: A1Study of basic grammar and vocabulary, based on the 4 skills: reading and listening comprehension, writing and speaking exercises.
Learning outcomes of the learning unit
Students will focus on basic grammar and vocabulary and improve their 4 skills through various exercises and activities.
Prerequisite knowledge and skills
The course is meant for students who have no, or juste a little, knowledge of the Dutch language. A basic knowledge of the oral and written language is an asset.
Planned learning activities and teaching methods
Each lesson is based on a listening comprehension exercise in an everyday situation (at the restaurant, in the supermarket, etc.). Comprehension exercises, grammar and vocabulary drills and written or oral assignments will complete each lesson.The class will be based on lessons 6 to 10 of the coursebook Nieuwe Start 1 - néerlandais professionnel (niveau de base) aux éditions De Boeck (2016).
Mode of delivery (face-to-face ; distance-learning)
2h every week. Homework and preparations are planned throughout the year. Students should attend classes and participate actively. Possibility to follow online @lter courses.
Recommended or required readings
Coursebook: Nieuwe Start 1 - néerlandais professionnel (niveau de base) aux éditions De Boeck (2016).
Vocabulary coursebook: "Beknopte basiswoordenschat 1-2-3", 2de herziene uitgave, september 2010, Colin, Gehlen
Optional Grammar Coursebook : "Nederlands Niveau 1 & 2 - Oefeningen bij de spraakkunst" (L. Gehlen)
Those two are available online on myulg
Assessment methods and criteria
1) Students will have to take one vocabulary test. They will have to translate isolated words from French to Dutch. If they fail during the year (less than 10/20), they will have to retake this test at the written exam. The test represents 20% of the written exam.
Oral and written exam at the end of the year.
2) The written exam will be composed of grammar (+-30%) and vocabulary (+-30%) exercises, as well as a writing exercise (+-20%). The written exam represents 75% of the final note.
3) The oral exam will consist in a dialog between two students about topics dealt with during the classes. It represents 25% of the final note.
ATTENTION: students have to suscribe for the oral exam BEFORE THE EASTERN BREAK (in class or by mail). If they don't, they are not allowed to take the exam. Remember also that an absence to one of the parts of the exam = 0 for all parts of the exam.
Work placement(s)
Organizational remarks
Contacts
Fanny NovakovicChargée d'enseignement ISLV-ULg Fanny.Novakovic@uliege.be
Adaptation of teaching commitments following the COVID-19 pandemic for the May-June 2020 session
Teaching methods implemented : distance-learning
Face-to-face courses have been replaced by:
- the sending of the corrected answers on myuliege...
- the possibility for students to complete several additional assignments at home and send them to the teacher for correction
- creation of a DISCORD network with text chat rooms (forums) to allow students to ask questions directly, related to the subject matter
- live" sessions via a DISCORD vocal lounge organised every week instead of the face-to-face course: review of the material (reading of texts, debates, explanations, etc.) and question-and-answer session.
Assessment subjects
The virtual oral exam is composed of:
- the vocabulary of lessons 6 to 10 of the Nieuwe Start, as well as the additional exercise files related to these lessons. Attention: the student must be able to express himself/herself on the topics covered in the files (cf. reading and listening comprehension): summarising, giving his/her opinion, ...
- the 10 themes initially planned for the oral part of the exam, namely:
1. Introducing yourself
2. Introducing someone close to you
3. Talking about your work
4. Talking about your vacation
5. Talking about your outings/hobbys
6. Talk about your typical day/weekend
7. Talking about your food preferences (restaurant etc.)
8. Talking about your home/move
9. Being able to answer typical questions in a job interview
10. Talking about your ideal job
Assessment methods
Virtual oral exam via the DISCORD platform. The student will be evaluated on his knowledge of vocabulary and his ability to express himself on previously prepared subjects (vocabulary, grammar, fluency, etc.).
Contacts
fanny.novakovic@uliege.be