Dutch 5
Dutch 5 is a language course for students with an extensive basic knowledge of Dutch: students who have taken the course Dutch 1, 2, 3 and 4 (240 hours) or similar courses at a different language institute.
practical information
| contact hours: | 55 |
| preparation: | approximately 2 hours per lesson |
| target group: | students, university staff and others |
| maximum number of participants |
16 |
| 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 op Niveau, B. de Boer, B. Lijmbach; Coutinho, ISBN 978 90 469 0067 3
- Trefwoord 2, B. de Boer, B. Limbach, ISBN 978 900 1140960 Cursisten dienen de boeken zelf bij de boekhandel aan te schaffen. |
| price: | € 505 for Leiden University (prospective) students and staff
€ 640 for other participants description fo the tariff groups |
Enrolment and payment
Via the link 'course programme and enrolment for individuals' you can see the course programme, how many places are still available, and you can enrol for a course.
course programme and enrolment for individuals : individuals can pay by Credit Card or iDEAL
enrolment for Organisations or Institutes : we will send an invoice to the paying company/organisation
Holidays
2011: 3 October, 17-21 October, 24 December - 1 January
2012: 20-24 February, 6-9 April, 30 April-5 May, 17-19 May, 27-28 May
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 | B1 | B1+ |
| reading | B1 | B2 |
| speaking production | B1 | B1+ |
| speaking interaction | B1 | B1+ |
| writing | B1 | B1+ |
Click on the skills for further clarification.
For this course knowledge of the language is required. Those who have a certificate from the previous course can enrol directly. Others are required to check by means of an entrance exam if they have sufficient knowledge to take part.
This is a test you can only do at the Language Centre. Please get in touch with us to make an appointment and we will make a reservation for you: 071 - 5272332 / talencentrum@hum.leidenuniv.nl
Upon successful completion of this course, participants may enrol in the course series Dutch Plus or the Preparatory course for the Staatsexamen NT2 programme II.
course description
Dutch 5 is a course for students with extensive basic knowledge of Dutch and for students who have done Dutch 1, 2, 3 and 4 (240 hours) or similar courses elsewhere. The starting level is B1 in accordance with the Common European Framework.
The student’s existing everyday vocabulary is further expanded. Knowledge of grammar is revised and expanded. Various linguistic skills are dealt with: speaking, listening, reading and writing. Students practise giving presentations. Conversation and authentic texts are centered around various scientific and current topics. The student learns approximately 600 new words. Conversation skills are practised with the class as well as in groups and language lab equipment is used. Students are expected to prepare at home; preparation time is estimated at approximately 3 hours per session.
The pace is fast and students are expected to actively participate in and prepare for the lessons.
Upon completing the course, participants will be able to have a conversation on a variety of current topics with relative ease. Participants will also be able to give a basic presentation.
Upon successful completion of this course, participants may enrol in the course series Dutch Plus or the Preparatory course for the Staatsexamen NT2 programme II.