2020-2021 / LANG8020-1

Dutch: introduction to the general language

Duration

45h Th

Number of credits

 Bachelor in political sciences : general3 crédits 

Lecturer

Stéphane Ghijsen, Catherine Peeters

Language(s) of instruction

Dutch language

Organisation and examination

All year long, with partial in January

Schedule

Schedule online

Units courses prerequisite and corequisite

Prerequisite or corequisite units are presented within each program

Learning unit contents

This course will be based on the learning of basic grammar and vocabulary.

Learning outcomes of the learning unit

Good knowledge of basic Dutch grammar, leading to an active use of the language.

Prerequisite knowledge and skills

No prerequisite

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

Grammatical explanations followed by many different sorts of exercises.

Mode of delivery (face to face, distance learning, hybrid learning)

Face-to-face, two hours a week. Additional exercises on eCampus.
We might have to move our classes online because of the COVID-19 pandemic. We might therefore transition to a mix of in-person, hybrid, and online classes.

Organisational adjustments related to the current health context

In case of code orange/red due to Covid, the grammar and practice sessions will be taught online. The practice sessions might be organized face-to-face provided the context allows this. All information will be send by mail if this should be the case.
When it comes to the exams and the assessment of the basic vocabulary,  priority will be given to in-class assessment.
January 2021 exam:
- CODE ORANGE: Written exam (MCQs, sentences with gaps, or translations).
 - CODE RED: Online oral exam based on a written document (MCQs, sentences with gaps, or translations).
See detailed document on eCampus.

Recommended or required readings

These textbooks will be refered to:


  • L. Gehlen, C. Colin, Oefeningen bij de spraakkunst, 2019, chez Intercopy ou sur eCampus
  • L. Gehlen, C. Colin, Beknopte basiswoordenschat, 2019, chez Intercopy ou sur eCampus
  • L. Gehlen, C. Colin, Précis de grammaire néerlandaise, 2019-2020, chez Intercopy ou sur eCampus
  • iWeG (espace de cours sur eCampus)
  • Bas van Der Ham, Zichtbaar Nederlands, Coutinho, 2019 (sur commande dans les bonnes librairies ou sur bol.com)
In addition to this, various documents will be posted on the eCampus.

Assessment methods and criteria

Below you will find information on the evaluation methods planned for in-person and remote exams as well as those planned for hybrid sessions. Depending on how the health crisis evolves, the chosen method will be communicated to you no later than one month before the start of the exam session.

Any session :

- In-person

written exam ( multiple-choice questionnaire, open-ended questions )

- Remote

written exam

- If evaluation in "hybrid"

preferred in-person


Additional information:

Grammar exam in june, reading comprehension and possibility to take failed vocabulary exams.
Vocabulary examens count for 25% in final result - grammar exam for 75% in final result.
The schedule for the vocabulary tests can be found below.
- Test 1 (pp. 43-66) A: 12/10 - B: 16/10
- test 2: (pp. 66-90) A: 9/11 - B: 13/11
- test 3: (pp. 91-12) A: 30/11 - B: 04/12
- test 4: (pp. 1-35) A et B: 04/03
- test 5 (pp. 36-42) A et B : 01/04

Work placement(s)

Organizational remarks

There will be two groups for this course: A(msterdam) and B(russel).
You must stay in the same group the whole year.
These groups are the same level but take place at different moments:
Group A(msterdam):
Q1: monday 2 to 4 pm
Q2: thursday 3 to 5 pm
Group B(russel):
Q1: friday 8 to 10 am
Q2: thusrday 10 to 12 am

Contacts

Peeters Catherine (c.peeters@uliege.be)
Ghijsen Stéphane (S.Ghijsen@uliege.be)