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By the end of the course, students are able to
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understand the more complicated speech about various topics beyond the most immediate needs;
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understand regular speech in varied domains (TV, radio, lectures, etc.).
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engage in basic conversation about a variety of topics such as personal history, personal experiences, study and university life
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participate in discussions ranging from everyday topics to current events.
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read and understand (authentic) annotated texts dealing in various general domains;
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write in an uncomplicated form on a variety of familiar topics, personal topics, general events and concrete descriptions.
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write formal or informal letters, to write about various topics.
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understand thoroughly some cultural aspects of the Netherlands.
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This course helps you to develop the basic skills and strategies necessary to successfully handle more complicated oral and written communication skills. These may occur in a variety of social situations you could encounter in daily life in the Netherlands. Exit level is Advanced Low. This level is based on the ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines.
The main purpose of the culture & society classes is to provide a profound understanding of present-day Dutch society & culture. Attention will be given to various issues pertaining to Dutch society today. Central theme in this course is the inside cultural perspective, in other words: how is the Dutch way of approaching and discussing cultural and society issues.
Format
In the language classes the language is exclusively Dutch. The main activity is the use of Dutch in a variety of oral and written communication tasks performed in small groups, in pairs or with the whole class. The instructor supplies you with input, instruction and explanations concerning these tasks and helps you to prepare executing the tasks. You are expected to come to class with your own questions and analyze your own learning problems and learning needs.
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