Dutch 1&2
Dutch 1 & 2 is an intensive Dutch as a second language daytime course, integrating Dutch courses 1 and 2. It is a beginners course in which all the basic language skills will be dealt with.
- practical information
- starting September 2010
- starting January 2010
- starting April 2010
- level and admission
- course description
practical information
| number of contact hours: | 110 |
| preparation: | approximately 3 hours per lesson |
| target group: | students, university staff and others |
| maximum number of participants |
15 |
| language of instruction: |
Dutch and English |
| course conclusion: | final test and certificate (minimum attendance 80%) |
| ECTS: | The student should enquire with their department whether course participation can be converted into credits. The course is equivalent to 5 ECTS . |
| course material : |
Nederlands voor buitenlanders, Delftse methode, Bondi Sciarone e.a
textbook ISBN 978-908506667-5 exercise book ISBN 978-908506720-7 You are requested to arrange your own purchase of the course material. It is available at most good bookstores |
| price: |
summer courses:
€ 850 for Leiden University (prospective) students and staff
€ 1020 for all other participants courses starting in September 2010 € 900 for Leiden University (prospective) students and staff € 1100 for all other participants description fo the tariff groups |
| enrolment | Click here for the enrolment procedure. |
starting September 2010
| code | places | day | time | period | start enrolment |
| nd12-ha | none | mtwt | 9.15-12 | 20 Sep-9 Dec | 1 June 2010 |
| nd12-hb | none | mttf | 9.15-12 | 20 Sep-10 Dec | 1 June 2010 |
| nd12-hc | none | mtwt | 9.15-12 | 20 Sep-9 Dec | 1 June 2010 |
| nd12-hd | none | mttf | 15.15-18 | 20 Sep-10 Dec | 1 June 2010 |
starting January 2010
| code | places | day | time | period | start enrolment |
| nd12- | n/a | mtwt | 9.15-12 | 1 Nov. 2010 | |
| nd12- | n/a | mttf | 9.15-12 | 1 Nov. 2010 |
starting April 2010
| code | places left | day | time | period | start enrolment |
| nd12- | n/a | 9.15-12 | 1 Febr. 2011 | ||
| nd12- | n/a | 9.15-12 | 1 Febr. 2011 |
Holidays:
2010: week 42, 4 Oct., week 51 and 52
2011: week 8 and 17, 22 April, 5 May, 13 June
| * | Dates and times are subject to change. |
| * | If the course is full you can request to be put on the waiting list . You may not enrol for a course once it has started. |
| * | Enrolment forms which are received before the first day of enrolment will only be processed after the enrolment date as indicated on the website. |
level and admission
The course level is indicated with the help of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.
| skills | starting level | target level |
| listening | 0 | A2 |
| reading | 0 | A2 |
| speaking production | 0 | A2 |
| speaking interaction | 0 | A2 |
| writing | 0 | A2 |
Click on the skills for further clarification.
Knowledge of the language is not required for enrolment in this course. It is a beginners course.
Upon successful completion of this course, participants may enrol in Dutch 3 or Dutch 3&4.
course description
Dutch 1+2 is an intensive daytime Dutch course which integrates levels 1 and 2.
It is a beginners course in which all the basic language skills are dealt with: speaking, listening, reading and writing. Texts and topics of conversation are centred around everyday situations. Attention is given to basic vocabulary: students will learn approximately 1300 new words. Various aspects of elementary Dutch grammar are also included in the course. Conversation skills are practised in the class as well as in groups and language lab equipment is used. Students are expected to prepare at home; preparation time is estimated to be approximately 3 hours per session.
The pace is fast and students are expected to actively participate and prepare for the lessons. A basic knowledge of English and Roman script is required.
Upon completing the course, participants will be able to have a basic conversation about everyday subjects, such as family, study, work, visiting the doctor and going out. They will also be able to understand basic texts and conversations.
The target level is A2 in accordance with the Common European Framework.
Upon successful completion of this course, participants may enrol in Dutch 3 or Dutch 3&4.