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Introduction to Dutch Language and Culture (2025/2026: periode 1)
Cursusdoel
After completing this course students are able to:
in oral communication:
a) understand uncomplicated speech about various topics beyond the most immediate needs;
b) engage in basic conversation about a variety of topics such as personal history, personal experiences, study and university life;
c) participate in simple conversations.
In written communication:
d) read/understand simple texts in various general domains;
e) write in an uncomplicated form on a variety of familiar topics, personal topics, general events and concrete descriptions.
Relationship between tests and course goals:
The writing tests evaluate your progress with respect to learning objective e).
The reading test evaluates your progress with respect to learning objective d).
The oral exam evaluates your progress with respect to learning objectives a)-c).
in oral communication:
a) understand uncomplicated speech about various topics beyond the most immediate needs;
b) engage in basic conversation about a variety of topics such as personal history, personal experiences, study and university life;
c) participate in simple conversations.
In written communication:
d) read/understand simple texts in various general domains;
e) write in an uncomplicated form on a variety of familiar topics, personal topics, general events and concrete descriptions.
Relationship between tests and course goals:
The writing tests evaluate your progress with respect to learning objective e).
The reading test evaluates your progress with respect to learning objective d).
The oral exam evaluates your progress with respect to learning objectives a)-c).
Vakinhoudelijk
New course code and title from Fall 2025 onward
The level and content of this course remain largely the same as the previous version UCHUMDUT10 Beginner Dutch. There are no entry requirements for this course.
The level and content of this course remain largely the same as the previous version UCHUMDUT10 Beginner Dutch. There are no entry requirements for this course.
If you want to proceed to a higher level, choose UCHUMDUT21 Intermediate Dutch Language and Culture. This was previously called UCHUMDUT11 Dutch Language and Culture I.
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Language
The language part of the course helps you to develop the basic skills and strategies necessary to successfully handle uncomplicated oral and written communication skills. These may occur in a variety of social situations you could encounter in daily life in the Netherlands.
Culture
The main purpose of the culture & society part of the 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 culture presentations covering the culture of the Netherlands and the Dutch given by the students themselves and group discussions they learn to understand mainly the inside perspective, in other words the Dutch way of approaching and discussing cultural and society issues.
Format
During language classes the classroom language is Dutch, though explanations will be given in English when necessary. The main activity is the use of Dutch in a variety of oral and written communication tasks. Self-study is an important part of the course. Students in this course have to prepare for class with the course book De Opmaat. Students are expected to come to class with their own questions and analyze their own learning problems and learning needs.Topics on Dutch society, history and culture will be introduced based on student presentations on these topics. On occasion, students are to discuss specific aspects of these themes, and review it from various angles. In doing so, argumentations and considerations behind the Dutch approach to various matters in Dutch culture can be explored. Creativity and originality (e.g. in terms of an intercultural approach) are highly valued in this section of the course.
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Language
The language part of the course helps you to develop the basic skills and strategies necessary to successfully handle uncomplicated oral and written communication skills. These may occur in a variety of social situations you could encounter in daily life in the Netherlands.
Culture
The main purpose of the culture & society part of the 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 culture presentations covering the culture of the Netherlands and the Dutch given by the students themselves and group discussions they learn to understand mainly the inside perspective, in other words the Dutch way of approaching and discussing cultural and society issues.
Format
During language classes the classroom language is Dutch, though explanations will be given in English when necessary. The main activity is the use of Dutch in a variety of oral and written communication tasks. Self-study is an important part of the course. Students in this course have to prepare for class with the course book De Opmaat. Students are expected to come to class with their own questions and analyze their own learning problems and learning needs.Topics on Dutch society, history and culture will be introduced based on student presentations on these topics. On occasion, students are to discuss specific aspects of these themes, and review it from various angles. In doing so, argumentations and considerations behind the Dutch approach to various matters in Dutch culture can be explored. Creativity and originality (e.g. in terms of an intercultural approach) are highly valued in this section of the course.
Werkvormen
UCU language course
Toetsing
Language and culture portfolio
Verplicht | Weging 30% | ECTS 2,25
Oral exam
Verplicht | Weging 15% | ECTS 1,13
Cultural group work
Verplicht | Weging 15% | ECTS 1,13
*Midterm FEEDBACK*
Niet verplicht
Midterm exam
Verplicht | Weging 20% | ECTS 1,5
Final exam
Verplicht | Weging 20% | ECTS 1,5
Ingangseisen en voorkennis
Ingangseisen
Er is geen informatie over verplichte ingangseisen bekend.
Voorkennis
Er is geen informatie over benodigde voorkennis bekend.
Voertalen
- Nederlands
Competenties
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Internationale en interculturele oriëntatie
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Luisteren
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Presenteren
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Samenwerken
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Talen
Cursusmomenten
Gerelateerde studies
Tentamens
Er is geen tentamenrooster beschikbaar voor deze cursus
Verplicht materiaal
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BOEKDe Opmaat, herziene editie. Naar NT2-niveau A2. Maud Beersmans en Wim Tersteeg. Uitgeverij Boom. Isbn: 9789024431991 [please note that you will also use this book for the follow up course UCHUMDUT11] 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
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READERReader and other extra materials – will be provided by the instructor on the Blackboard page of UCHUMDUT10.
Aanbevolen materiaal
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WOORDENBOEKPrisma woordenboek Engels-Nederlands; Pieterse-van Baars, M.E; Prisma, 2018, ISBN: 9789000358571
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WOORDENBOEKPrisma woordenboek Nederlands-Engels; de Knegt, A.F.M; Prisma, 2018, ISBN: 9789000358564.
Opmerkingen
Counts as L&C requirement. Recoded from DUT10 to DUT11.
Coördinator
| drs. S.E.D. Spee | s.e.d.spee1@uu.nl |
Docenten
| M.O. van Amstel MA | m.o.vanamstel@uu.nl |
Inschrijving
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