Duration
45h Th
Number of credits
| Bachelor in political sciences : general | 3 crédits |
Lecturer
Language(s) of instruction
Dutch language
Organisation and examination
All year long, with partial in January
Schedule
Units courses prerequisite and corequisite
Prerequisite or corequisite units are presented within each program
Learning unit contents
* Further study of the main chapters of Dutch grammar (as in LANG8020)
* Further study of the vocabulary & exploitation of the contents of texts; lexical and grammatical exercises; speaking and writing exercises
* Study of political vocabulary
* Listening comprehension exercises
CEFRL levels of the course:
Listening A2+
Reading B1
Speaking A2
Lecturing B1
Writing A2+
Learning outcomes of the learning unit
* This course develops basic language skills, especially the mastery of oral and written Dutch from both the passive and active points of view.
* All useful and practical information can be found in a document available on eCampus, Informatie en organisatie.
Prerequisite knowledge and skills
Level A2 (as taught in LANG8020) is recommended for grammar.
Evening courses (see ISLV) or online courses (@LTER).
All students are automatically enrolled in the iWeG (Interactieve Woordenschat en Grammatica) course on eCampus. These online modules are a valuable addition to the course and allow students to practice at their own pace.
Planned learning activities and teaching methods
Reading and listening comprehension, grammar and vocabulary exercises, debates, written assignments, etc.
Mode of delivery (face to face, distance learning, hybrid learning)
Face-to-face course
Additional information:
2 hours a week during the whole year including :
1 hour of grammar + grammar/vocabulary exercises + listening comprehension + writing
1 hour of reading comprehension + speaking
Recommended or required readings
Coursebook : Nederlands Niveau 1 & 2 - Oefeningen bij de spraakkunst, Colin, Gehlen
Coursebook : Beknopte basiswoordenschat 1-2-3, 3e uitgave, 2019, Gehlen, Colin
Both are available at Intercopy and on eCampus.
All documents handed out in class will be available online on eCampus or sent by email.
Assessment methods and criteria
Exam(s) in session
Any session
- In-person
written exam ( multiple-choice questionnaire, open-ended questions ) AND oral exam
Additional information:
Oral and written exam at the end of the year.
Examination in January: vocabulary (Basiswoordenschat) The mark of the midterm exam in January will count for 20 % of the June final mark if > or = 10/20. The mark will have no effect on the final grade if it doesn't reach 10/20 and the final exam will then be cumulative.
Written exam: The written exam will mostly include grammar and vocabulary exercices but also writing and reading exercises.
Oral exam: discussion on one of the themes seen in the course + discussion on an article from the Dutch-language press (1 page of text). A copy of the article must be submitted to the teacher by the end of April at the latest.
The written and oral exams in June are two inseparable parts.
Work placement(s)
Organizational remarks
Attendance at the course is MANDATORY, whether it takes place face-to-face or by distance learning. A student who is absent for more than 30% of the sessions, with or without justification, is not eligible to sit the examination. This ineligibility applies not only to the first session examination but also to the second session. The student obtains a mark of 0/20.
Contacts
Claudine Colin (Premier chargé d'enseignement ULiège-ISLV) : C.Colin@uliege.be
Stéphane Ghijsen (Chargé d'enseignement ULiège-ISLV) : S.Ghijsen@uliege.be