Dutch Language and Culture II

Year
1

Academic year
2013-2014

Code
02023055

Subject Area
Foreign Languages and Literatures

Language of Instruction
Dutch

Mode of Delivery
Face-to-face

Duration
SEMESTRIAL

ECTS Credits
2.5

Type
Compulsory

Level
Non Degree Course

Recommended Prerequisites

Teaching Methods

Theoretical and practical classes
We work with the "Opmaat" method, developed at the University of Utrecht.
Culture classes are plenary sessions in which we regularly have guest teachers.

Learning Outcomes

It is intended that students will learn to communicate in everyday situations. Spoken communication will be especially important. Students will learn grammar basic rules and vocabulary. It is intended to achieve the A1-A2 level of the Common European Framework of Reference.

Work Placement(s)

Syllabus

• The sentence: the composed sentence and subordinate clause
• The verb: the perfect and imperfect of regular and irregular verbs
• The diminutive noun
• The adjective
Lexical content:
Vocabulary relating to clothing, professional and leisure activities, shopping and contact with official authorities.

Culture:
Aspects of the Netherlands and Flanders culture: geography and politics, traditional events, history and contemporary life, will be addressed.

The language history will also be addressed as well as aspects of the history of Dutch speaking countries.

Head Lecturer(s)

Antonia Sophia Geertruida Brink

Assessment Methods

Assessment
The courses assessment is guided by a set of rules, available in http://www.uc.pt/fluc/cl/regulamentos/fluc/cl/ficheiros/regulamento_aval: 100.0%

Bibliography

Trabalhamos com o método "Opmaat", desenvolvido na Universidade de Utrecht.Outro material a ser distribuído nas aulas.