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Dutch Language and Culture Name course: Dutch Language and Culture Period: International Business Consultancy (Y4:13/14) Cluster within IBC program: Business Skills and Languages Study load: 2 ECTS/ 56 hours Lecturer: Marieke Voncken Content course Course descriptions A basic understanding of Dutch language (A1) and culture. Acquiring other languages and cultures could be usefull to enrich your experience and broaden your view on the world and on co-working with other people in your work as a business consultant. Core competences and learning objectives Multi)cultural awareness. The student is able to: . Use the right vocabulary and grammar Language skills A1 (NT2). on niveau A1 (NT2) in practical contexts such as shopping, university and Creating conversation in context of student life. Dutch culture. Evaluate and compare history, ways of live, culture Insights on cultural themes of the (cinema/music/food/religion/festivities) Netherlands. of The Netherlands with his own and other cultures. Create conversation in different environments in Holland. General course information Required previous knowledge Accessible for every student that has some knowledge of western languages, such as English. Recommended literature Mandatory: . Booktitle: Taalthuis . exercises are provided in class Recommended: . Membership on website www.taalthuis.com . Application: Duolingo. Way of working Students are expected to be present in all clases. Active participation is expected and needed to pass for this subject. During class teacher and students will focus on phonetics and you will receive feedback in small groups on your conversational skills and phonetics. For culture we will determine in the first class what our topics will be. Students are encouraged to participate actively in the selection of topics. Exam Oral Assessment in small groups. Formative testing is part of all the classes provided. Caesura A final score of 5,5 or higher leads to passing the course and receiving the related 2 ECTS. Retake exam The retake of the exam is scheduled at the end of the semester. This is usually two or three weeks after the first exam week. .

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