WM1115TU       Elementary Course: Dutch for Foreigners

 

Module type:

Language Course

Module manager:

Drs. P.J.Meijer

 

 

Telephone  number:

27 84124

Period:

X/0/0/0

0/X/0/0

0/0/X/0

Course load in hours:

DUT credits:

80

2

Hours per week:

3

ECTS credits:

3

Lecturers:

E-mail address / Telephone:

Various

N.Smeets@tbm.tudelft.nl / 27 84124

 

 

 

 

 

Required knowledge of Dutch

None

Admission requirements

None

Objective

To acquire basic Dutch language skills

Summary

The course provides extensive language training for foreign MSc and Exchange students who will learn how to express themselves well in simple Dutch, in everyday situations. Other categories (Staff, PhD researchers ) may participate provided that they pay for the course (2002-2003 price, €375).

 

Detailed description
In the lessons, which will be based on texts on aspects of Dutch society that have to be learned before each lesson, it will be particularly speaking and listening skills that will be practised. During each lesson, knowledge of the texts will be tested with the aid of an automatic listening test programme. Participants will also have access to a multimedia learning, practising and testing programme available on the faculty’s network. After this course, participants may pass on to beginners’ level by doing the follow-up course or through self-study.

 

Organisation / Method

Combination of conversation lessons, computer tests and self-study

 

Test form

Final written test

 

Computer use

Listening tests on computers after the lessons

 

Module material

A.G.Sciarone, F.Montens, "Nederlands voor buitenlanders.  De Delftse Methode". 3rd revised ed. Course book + Exercise book.