Participants acquire a basic communicative competence in Dutch. This emphasis on communication means that studying and learning grammar is a means and not a goal in itself. A teaching method designed for highly educated language learners is used. In order to stimulate the learning process, this basic material will be enriched by materials from other sources.
The goal is to bring the language skills of the students to a level which is necessary to be able to communicate in everyday situations and to function in everyday Dutch life. The grammar and vocabulary taught in this course are therefore related to everyday situations including shopping, getting medical help, travelling, work, and topics of general interest. Basic reading and writing skills in Dutch will also be developed. The course involves making use of a large number of online tools for which the Tilburg University Language Centre has developed the Dutch Tool Box. This includes reading modules, vocabulary, grammar, listening, etc. Time will be reserved for independent study in those areas students feel they need more practice.
Period
16-07-2012 - 10-08-2012 (4 weeks)
Target group
Students who have been selected for an Erasmus study/placement period in the LLP/Erasmus program in the academic year 2012-2013 in the Netherlands.
Course aim
The course combines language acquisition with an introduction to Dutch culture. The Erasmus Intensive Language Course is designed within the internationally approved European Reference Framework for language courses. It starts at the level of absolute beginners and aims to reach level A1-plus.
Credits
8.0 ECTS credits
Course fee
EUR 852: External Participants pay 852 euros. (Prospective) Tilburg University Students, Members of Staff or Alumni who graduated less than four years ago might be able to get a refund.
Course leader
Drs. T. Roselaar
Tilburg University International Office
Address: PO Box 90153 International Office P 2.219
Postal code: 5000LE
City: Tilburg
Country: Netherlands
Website: http://tilburguniversity.nl/summerschool
E-mail: summerschool@tilburguniversity.nl
Phone: 0031134663743 (or 8911)
Dutch Erasmus Intensive Language Course
