Dutch Language and Culture I

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Cursusdoel

After completing this course students are able to:

in oral communication
  • understand uncomplicated speech in varied domains (TV, radio, lectures, telephone messages, etcetera) and to take notes;
  • initiate, sustain and close a general conversation with a number of topics appropriate to a range of circumstances and subjects.
  • participate in conversations on topics beyond the most immediate daily needs.
  • orally perform a simple but connected discourse, simple narration or descriptions.
In written communication
  • consistently read and understand connected texts dealing with various topics;
  • write letters and short papers on familiar topics.
The Exit level is Intermediate High (IH), as defined in the ACTFL Guidelines.

Relationship between assessment and learning goals:

In this course, the final course grade is based on six elements: participation in the course, two written exams, one oral exam, one group culture assignment and a portfolio.
  1. Attendance/participation/language menu (10%)
  2. Writing tests (together 35%): test the student’s competence in the use of the grammar, syntax and vocabulary discussed in the course book (course goals 5 and 6).
  3. Oral test (20%): tests the student’s ability competence in the oral use of the grammar, syntax and vocabulary discussed in the course book (course goal 1, 2, 3 and 4).
  4. Culture assignment I (10%): tests the student’s ability to research, read, understand and present (in English) academic study material both in English and Dutch (course goal 7).
  5. Portfolio (20%): tests the student’s ability to read, understand and critically present their understanding of course material on Dutch culture, and to link this with own knowledge and experiences (course goal 7).

Vakinhoudelijk

Language
The language part of the course helps students to improve and develop skills and strategies necessary to successfully handle most uncomplicated oral and written tasks and social situations students may be confronted within daily life in the Netherlands.

Culture
The main purpose of the culture & society classes is to provide a basic understanding of present-day Dutch society & culture. Attention will be given to various issues pertaining to Dutch culture & society today. Through the reading of articles covering the culture of the Netherlands and the Dutch students learn to understand mainly the inside perspective, in other words the Dutch way of approaching and discussing cultural and society issues.
Format
In the language classes the classroom language is Dutch. The main activity is the use of Dutch in a variety of oral and written communication tasks. The instructor provides input, instruction and explanations.
Self-study is an important part of the course. Students in this course have to prepare for class with the digital part of the course book Start.nl. Students are expected to come to class with their own questions and analyze their own learning problems and learning needs.
In the culture classes topics on Dutch society and culture will be introduced and discussed. Reading materials on Dutch culture will be studied in English and/or Dutch.
Students are expected to give a presentation in English.

Werkvormen

UCU language course

Toetsing

lan: oral exam

Verplicht | Weging 20% | ECTS 1,5

attendance/participation/language menu

Verplicht | Weging 10% | ECTS 0,75

lan: writing-1

Verplicht | Weging 15% | ECTS 1,13

lan: writing-2

Verplicht | Weging 20% | ECTS 1,5

*midterm FEEDBACK*

Niet verplicht

cul/lan: portfolio

Verplicht | Weging 20% | ECTS 1,5

cul: group assignment

Verplicht | Weging 15% | ECTS 1,13

Ingangseisen en voorkennis

Ingangseisen

Er moet voldaan zijn aan de cursus:

Voorkennis

Speaking and writing entrance level: Intermediate Low, IL. If IL level is not met, the instructor may ask for extra work to be completed.

Voorkennis kan worden opgedaan met

If you do not satisfy the above requirement you need to apply for course admittance through Osiris Case. If you have previously learned Dutch in another way, i.e. because you studied it in high school or during a summer course, you may be able to enroll at a higher level. In that case it is important to determine your language proficiency level in that language. See for information about language level assessment: https://students.uu.nl/en/university-college-utrecht/language-level-assessment.

Voertalen

  • Nederlands

Competenties

  • Internationale en interculturele oriëntatie
  • Luisteren
  • Presenteren
  • Samenwerken
  • Talen

Cursusmomenten

Gerelateerde studies

Tentamens

Er is geen tentamenrooster beschikbaar voor deze cursus

Verplicht materiaal

Materiaal Omschrijving
BOEK De Opmaat, herziene editie. Naar NT2-niveau A2. Maud Beersmans en Wim Tersteeg. Uitgeverij Boom. Isbn: 9789024431991 This is a new edition, so please DO NOT buy the previous (second-hand) version. You can buy the (license for) the book here: https://www.nt2.nl/nl/100-579_De-opmaat-herziene-editie

Aanbevolen materiaal

Materiaal Omschrijving
WOORDENBOEK Prisma woordenboek Engels-Nederlands; Pieterse-van Baars, M.E; Prisma, 2018, ISBN: 9789000358571
WOORDENBOEK Prisma woordenboek Nederlands-Engels; de Knegt, A.F.M; Prisma, 2018, ISBN: 9789000358564

Opmerkingen

Counts as L&C requirement.

Coördinator

drs. S.E.D. Spee s.e.d.spee1@uu.nl

Docenten

M.O. van Amstel MA m.o.vanamstel@uu.nl
drs. S.E.D. Spee s.e.d.spee1@uu.nl

Inschrijving

Let op: deze cursus is niet toegankelijk voor studenten van andere faculteiten, bijvakkers mogen zich dus niet inschrijven.

Naar OSIRIS-inschrijvingen
Permanente link naar de cursuspagina
Laat in de Cursus-Catalogus zien