Duration
Standard and legal language : 90h Th
Additional course as a second language : 15h Lect.
Number of credits
| Bachelor in law | 7 crédits |
Lecturer
Standard and legal language : Liliane Gehlen, Pierre Geron
Additional course as a second language : Liliane Gehlen, Pierre Geron
Language(s) of instruction
Dutch language
Organisation and examination
All year long, with partial in January
If a student fails an examination during the first term:
- They are permitted to resit the assessed subject during the second term (May-June);
Schedule
Units courses prerequisite and corequisite
Prerequisite or corequisite units are presented within each program
Learning unit contents
Standard and legal language
This course is intended for first-year law students and aims at providing them with the basics of legal Dutch while enhancing their command of general Dutch.
- Reading general and legal texts
- General and legal vocabulary
- Oral skills
- Listening skills (videos)
- Consolidation of grammatical structures
CEFRL levels of the course:
- listening (B1+)
- reading (B2)
- speaking (B1+)
Additional course as a second language
This course is intended for first-year law students and aims at providing them with the basics of legal Dutch while enhancing their command of general Dutch.
- Reading general and legal texts
- General and legal vocabulary
- Oral skills
- Listening skills (videos)
- Consolidation of grammatical structures
CEFRL levels of the course:
- listening (B1+)
- reading (B2)
- speaking (B1+)
Learning outcomes of the learning unit
Standard and legal language
The main objectives of this course are:
- to improve the students' ability to read and understand texts about legal issues, such as (legal) journals, legislation and other legal documents.
- to enhance their speaking skills through role playing, discussions and debates on the issues studied in class.
- to improve their listening comprehension of legal and everyday Dutch through listening tasks on topics discussed in class.
- to learn how to use relevant vocabulary and grammar tools.
Additional course as a second language
The main objectives of this course are:
- to improve the students' ability to read and understand texts about legal issues, such as (legal) journals, legislation and other legal documents.
- to enhance their speaking skills through role playing, discussions and debates on the issues studied in class.
- to improve their listening comprehension of legal and everyday Dutch through listening tasks on topics discussed in class.
- to learn how to use relevant vocabulary and grammar tools.
Prerequisite knowledge and skills
Standard and legal language
The class is taught in Dutch from the start and the different texts and articles studied in class are not meant for beginners. This couse is meant for students with a prerequisite B1 level of Dutch as described in the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.
Additional course as a second language
The class is taught in Dutch from the start and the different texts and articles studied in class are not meant for beginners. This couse is meant for students with a prerequisite B1 level of Dutch as described in the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.
Planned learning activities and teaching methods
Standard and legal language
Reading, oral and listening activities.
Learning a foreign language takes regular training. Coming to class, preparing for and engaging in learning activities are key to successful learning.
Additional course as a second language
Reading, oral and listening activities.
Learning a foreign language takes regular training. Coming to class, preparing for and engaging in learning activities are key to successful learning.
Mode of delivery (face to face, distance learning, hybrid learning)
Standard and legal language
Face-to-face course
Further information:
This 90-hour course is taught all year round:
- 1st term: 4h/week
- 2nd term: 2h/week
Additional course as a second language
Face-to-face course
Further information:
This 90-hour course is taught all year round:
- 1st term: 4h/week
- 2nd term: 2h/week
Course materials and recommended or required readings
Standard and legal language
Platform(s) used for course materials:
- eCampus
Further information:
Further information:
- "Nederlands voor rechtenstudenten"
(Pierre Geron)
Available online (on eCampus)
- Grammaticaoefeningen | Eerste Bachelor in de Rechten
(Liliane Gehlen)
Available online (on eCampus)
- Syllabus : "Beknopte basiswoordenschat 1-2-3; 3e herziene uitgave 2019)
(L. Gehlen, C. Colin)
Available online (on eCampus)
- Syllabus : "Oefenboek bij de syllabus Beknopte Basiswoordenschat 1-2-3"
(L. Gehlen)
Available online (on eCampus)
Additional course as a second language
Platform(s) used for course materials:
- eCampus
Further information:
Further information:
- "Nederlands voor rechtenstudenten"
(Pierre Geron)
Available online (on eCampus)
- Grammaticaoefeningen | Eerste Bachelor in de Rechten
(Liliane Gehlen)
Available online (on eCampus)
- Syllabus : "Beknopte basiswoordenschat 1-2-3; 3e herziene uitgave 2019)
(L. Gehlen, C. Colin)
Available online (on eCampus)
- Syllabus : "Oefenboek bij de syllabus Beknopte Basiswoordenschat 1-2-3"
(L. Gehlen)
Available online (on eCampus)
Standard and legal language
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Additional course as a second language
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Work placement(s)
Organisational remarks and main changes to the course
Standard and legal language
Lectures will resume: see Celcat
Additional course as a second language
Lectures will resume: see Celcat
Contacts
Standard and legal language
Teachers:
- Liliane Gehlen (l.gehlen@uliege.be)
- Pierre Geron (Pierre.Geron@uliege.be)
Additional course as a second language
Teachers:
- Liliane Gehlen (l.gehlen@uliege.be)
- Pierre Geron (Pierre.Geron@uliege.be)