Dutch is a Germanic language that is spoken by approximately 23 million people world-wide. Most of these live in the Netherlands and in Belgium, but Dutch is also spoken in Surinam and on the Dutch Antilles.
This crash course in Dutch for beginners offers you the opportunity to learn the Dutch language fast and well. It covers the four skills of listening, reading, writing and speaking. During the course you will also get familiarized with Dutch customs and manners. Course activities include talks, dialogues, pronunciation and grammar exercises. Participants can also make use of the Language Lab. Cultural excursions are part of the course as well.
After completing this course, students can understand and use familiar everyday expressions and basic phrases. They will be able to introduce themselves and others and can ask and answer questions about personal details such as where they live and people they know. Students will be able to interact in a simple way provided the other person talks slowly and clearly and is prepared to help.
Contact hours: 60 plus excursions Hours of self study at the institute: 28 Total study load: approximately 100 hours
COURSE DIRECTOR
Drs. Bettina Nelemans
TARGET GROUP
Students who have been selected for an Erasmus study/placement period in the LLP/Erasmus programme in the academic year 2010-2011 in the Netherlands. Comenius Assistants can also participate, provided that there is a surplus of places on a course. No previous knowledge of Dutch is required.
ORGANISATION
Utrecht University James Boswell Institute
COURSE AIM
Gain basic knowledge of the Dutch language and learn more about the Dutch culture.
PERIOD
02-08-2010 - 27-08-2010 (4 weeks)
CREDITS
4.0 ECTS credits + Certificate of Attendance
FEE
- € 0 - Course
- € 450 - Course + housing
Application only open to students who are selected by NUFFIC!
SCHOLARSHIPS
Summer School Almere doesn't offer scholarships for this course.
MORE INFORMATION
James Boswell Institute
T: +31 30 253 8666
E: james.boswell@jbi.uu.nl
Summer School Almere - Dutch Language: Erasmus Intensive Language Course
