Facts and figures
The programme at a glance
number of ECTS
30
period
February - July
tuition fee
No tuition fee
Part of School
Programme information
What to expectAbout the programme
The programme is not fixed, but tailor-made. A student can choose different courses connecting with the language proficiency. Internship can be arranged as well. There are courses available in the following departments:
- English
- German
- French
ECTS
As the student will create his own programme it is possible that some students gain 20 ECTS whereas other students gain 30 ECTS, according to the arrangements with the home institute.
For students who speak Dutch, there are many course possibilities.
In our Fall semester we offer another English taught programme for exchange students and regular Dutch students: International Class: 'Education in an Urban Environment'.
Method
Every course has its own way of teaching and testing. Most courses are taught as lecture and tutorials.
Type of assessment
- Oral exams
- Written exams
- Port folio
- Assignments
Learning outcomes
Students will acquire competences and knowledge that contribute to teaching in primary or secondary education and will gain the ability to become a highly competent teacher.
The learning outcomes will also be addressed per course as it is a tailor-made programme.
Calendar
Block 1
| Week 0 | Introduction |
| Week 1 | First lessons |
| Week 2 - 5 | Lessons |
| Week 6 | Lesson free (project working) |
| Autumn Break | |
| Week 7-8 | Lessons |
| Week 9 | Exams |
Block 2
| Week 1 | Lesson free |
| Week 2 | First lessons |
| Week 3 - 5 | Lessons |
| Christmas Break | |
| Week 6 - 8 | Lessons |
| Week 8 - 9 | Exams |
Please note: this calendar is subject to change
Blocks
Every school year is divided into two semesters. A fall semester (September – December/January) and a spring semester (February – June/July). Both semesters are divided into two blocks. Block 1 and 2 for the fall semester and block 3 and 4 for the spring semester.
Awarding
After successfully completing your exchange programme at Rotterdam University of Applied Sciences, you will receive a:
- Transcript of Records
Subjects
Compose your own curriculum from the subjects belowYear 1: Courses you can choose from
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Language Skills 1.1 (5 ECTS)
Language Skills 1.1 (5 ECTS)
Topics
To be announced.
Learning materials
- McCarthy, M. & O'Dell, F. English Vocabulary in Use Advanced with Answers. 3rd edition. Cambridge University Press. ISBN:
9781316630068. - O'Dell, F. & Broadhead, A. Objective Advanced Student's Book with Answers with CD-ROM. 4th Revised edition. Cambridge University Press. ISBN: 9781107657557
Learning outcomes
During this course you will work on your English proficiency to achieve C1 level (CEFR). After this course the student:
- Has knowledge and understanding of the theories on reading skills, writing skills, listening comprehension, speaking skills.
- Can master the different skills at level C1 (European reference framework, CEFR)
- Has knowledge about the process of learning to read, write, listen, watch and speak.
- Speaks and writes in a coherent and congruent manner.
- Understand and produces complex language expressions.
Note: only listening and reading skills are tested (C1 level) at the end of the block.
Course offered in
Block 1
- McCarthy, M. & O'Dell, F. English Vocabulary in Use Advanced with Answers. 3rd edition. Cambridge University Press. ISBN:
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Linguistics 1.1 (5 ECTS)
Linguistics 1.1 (5 ECTS)
Topics
- General linguistics
- Syntax
- Grammar
- Phonetics
Learning materials
- Yule, G.(2020). The Study of Language. 7th edition. Cambridge University Press.
ISBN: 9781108730709. - Nelson, G.C. & Greenbaum, S. An Introduction to English Grammar. 4th edition. Routledge.
ISBN: 9781138855496 - Underhill, A. Sound Foundations Pack New Edition. 1st edition. Macmillan Education.
ISBN: 9781405064101 - Hancock, M. English Pronunciation in Use Intermediate Book with Answers and Downloadable Audio. Revised 2nd edition. Cambridge University Press.
ISBN: 9781108403696 - Swan, M. Practical English Usage. 4th edition. Oxford.
ISBN: 9780194202435
Learning outcomes
This course is an introduction to the study of language introducing the major concepts in language study. After this course the student is able to:
- Give a general description of the content of all sub-fields of applied linguistics and has general knowledge of the development of English and can name the most important key concepts thereof.
- Analyse and parse simple sentences. The student can use grammatical items correctly in semi-guided exercises and can give an account for the answers by stating the explicit grammatical rules.
- Recognise and name the phonemes and the corresponding phonetic symbols and their pronunciation in one or more standard versions of English. The student can recognise and name the phonetic characteristics of different phonemes.
Course offered in
Block 1
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Linguistics 1.2 (5 ECTS)
Linguistics 1.2 (5 ECTS)
Topics
- General linguistics
- Syntax
- Grammar
- Phonetics
This course is a continuation of Linguistics 1.1
Learning materials
- Yule, G.(2020). The Study of Language. 7th edition. Cambridge University Press.
ISBN: 9781108730709. - Nelson, G.C. & Greenbaum, S. An Introduction to English Grammar. 4th edition. Routledge.
ISBN: 9781138855496 - Underhill, A. Sound Foundations Pack New Edition. 1st edition. Macmillan Education.
ISBN: 9781405064101 - Hancock, M. English Pronunciation in Use Intermediate Book with Answers and Downloadable Audio. Revised 2nd edition. Cambridge University Press.
ISBN: 9781108403696 - Swan, M. Practical English Usage. 4th edition. Oxford.
ISBN: 9780194202435
NOTE: Books are similar to those required for Linguistics 1.1
Learning outcomes
This course is an introduction to the study of language introducing the major concepts in language study. After this course the student is able to:
- Give a general description of the content of all sub-fields of applied linguistics and has general knowledge of the development of English and can name the most important key concepts thereof.
- Analyse and parse simple sentences. The student can use grammatical items correctly in semi-guided exercises and can give an account for the answers by stating the explicit grammatical rules.
- Recognise and name the phonemes and the corresponding phonetic symbols and their pronunciation in one or more standard versions of English. The student can recognise and name the phonetic characteristics of different phonemes.
Course offered in
Block 3
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Culture & Literature 1.1 (5 ECTS)
Culture & Literature 1.1 (5 ECTS)
Topics
To be announced.
Learning materials
To be announced.
Learning outcomes
This is an introductory course to English culture and literature. During this course you will read novels, short stories and poetry. After this course the student:
- Has become acquainted with a number of highlights from English literature and young adult literature.
- Has read a repertoire of fictional texts and ask well-founded questions based on these texts and make well-founded statements about the meaning and quality of these fictional texts.
- Has analysed prose and poetry on the basis of common literary concepts.
Course offered in
Block 4
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Culture & Literature 1.2 (5 ECTS)
Culture & Literature 1.2 (5 ECTS)
Topics
To be announced.
Learning materials
To be announced.
Learning outcomes
At the end of this course the student:
- Has up-to-date knowledge of the important aspects of society and everyday life in Great Britain, Ireland, Canada, the United States, Australia, and the countries of the second dispersion, and has basic knowledge of the major historical events, figures, and periods of these countries.
- Has analysed and evaluated prose, poetry and film on the basis of common literary concepts.
- Has read a repertoire of fictional texts and is able to ask questions based on these texts and make well-founded statements about the meaning and quality of these fictional texts.
Course offered in
Block 2
Year 2: Courses you can choose from
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Language Skills 2.1 (5 ECTS)
Language Skills 2.1 (5 ECTS)
Topics
To be announced.
Learning materials
- McCarthy, M. & O'Dell, F. Academic Vocabulary in Use Second Edition. 2nd edition. Cambridge.
ISBN: 9781107591660 - Capel, A. & Sharp, W. Objective Proficiency Student's Book with Answers. 2nd edition. Cambridge University Press. ISBN: 9781107646377
Learning outcomes
During this course you will work on your English proficiency to achieve C2 level (CEFR). After this course the student:
- Has knowledge and understanding of the theories on reading skills, writing skills, listening comprehension, speaking skills.
- Can master the different skills at level C2 (European reference framework, CEFR)
- Has knowledge about the process of learning to read, write, listen, watch and speak.
- Is able to speak and write in a coherent and congruent manner.
- Is able to understand and produce complex language expressions.
Note: only listening will be tested (C2 level) at the end of the block.
Course offered in
Block 1 and 2
- McCarthy, M. & O'Dell, F. Academic Vocabulary in Use Second Edition. 2nd edition. Cambridge.
-
Language Skills 2.2 (5 ECTS)
Language Skills 2.2 (5 ECTS)
Topics
To be announced.
Learning materials
- McCarthy, M. & O'Dell, F. Academic Vocabulary in Use Second Edition. 2nd edition. Cambridge.
ISBN: 9781107591660 - Capel, A. & Sharp, W. Objective Proficiency Student's Book with Answers. 2nd edition. Cambridge University Press. ISBN: 9781107646377
NOTE: Books are similar to those required for Language Skills 2.1
Learning outcomes
After this course the student is able to write a CPE essay at C2 level in English, with emphasis on vocabulary.
The student:
- Has a good command of a very wide lexical repertoire including idiomatic expressions and colloquial expressions; shows awareness of meaning connotations. Shows correct and appropriate word usage consistently.
- Demonstrates great flexibility in reformulating ideas in diverse linguistic forms around subtle nuances of meaning and can accurately, emphasize, distinguish and avoid ambiguity.
- Consistently applies grammar correctly in complex language, even when attention is focused on something else (for example, thinking ahead or following the reactions of others).
- Can produce coherent text, making full and appropriate use of diverse ordering patterns and a wide range of cohesion-promoting elements.
- Demonstrates full awareness of the sociolinguistic and socio-cultural implications of the language used by native speakers and can respond accordingly.
In addition to writing skills and vocabulary development, other skills are also being worked on, such as listening, speaking and reading at C2 level.
Course offered in
Block 3 and 4
- McCarthy, M. & O'Dell, F. Academic Vocabulary in Use Second Edition. 2nd edition. Cambridge.
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Linguistics 2 (5 ECTS)
Linguistics 2 (5 ECTS)
Topics
- General linguistics
- Syntax
- Grammar
- Phonetics
Learning materials
- Yule, G.(2017). The Study of Language. 6th edition. Cambridge University Press.
ISBN: 9781316606759. - Nelson, G.C. & Greenbaum, S. An Introduction to English Grammar. 4th edition. Routledge.
ISBN: 9781138855496 - Underhill, A. Sound Foundations Pack New Edition. 1st edition. Macmillan Education.
ISBN: 9781405064101 - Hancock, M. English Pronunciation in Use Intermediate Book with Answers and Downloadable Audio. Revised 2nd edition. Cambridge University Press.
ISBN: 9781108403696 - Swan, M. Practical English Usage. 4th edition. Oxford.
ISBN: 9780194202435
Learning outcomes
At the end of this course students can:
- Use key concepts from general and applied linguistics to name and describe phenomena in English. You can describe the influences of other languages on the development of English.
- Identify the main features of various standard and sociological variants of English.
- Analyse and parse simple and compound sentences. You know the grammatical rules that are required when teaching English as a foreign language, and you can apply them when analysing grammatical errors and interference (CEFR A1 to C1).
- List the main differences between the grammatical systems of Dutch and the target language. On this basis, you can predict which communication-promoting and disruptive factors frequently occur in students’ speech.
- Name, recognize and apply the different characteristics of 'connected speech'.
- Deal with pronunciation weaknesses caused by interference between the target language and the different linguistic backgrounds of the students. On this basis, you can predict which communication-promoting and disruptive factors frequently occur in students’ speech.
Course offered in
Block 2
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Culture & Literature 2 (5 ECTS)
Culture & Literature 2 (5 ECTS)
Topics
To be announced.
Learning materials
Mandatory
- O'Driscoll, J. Britain - The Country and its People. ISBN: 9783068013021
Recommended
- Shakespeare, W. The Oxford Shakespeare: The Complete Works. Oxford University Press. ISBN: 9780199267187
Learning outcomes
At the end of this course the student:
- Has knowledge of the role of the major government agencies and social organisations in Britain.
- Can place socially important events or persons in British society in their (historical) context.
- Can place key events in their historical context and on a timeline, and make connections between events in one country and consequences in another.
- Can analyse the differences between Dutch and British society and the resulting image of British society. The student is aware of the possible complications of intercultural communication.
- Can analyse and evaluate prose, theatre and poetry on the basis of common literary concepts; the student makes statements about the quality of fictional texts.
- Has become acquainted with a repertoire of documentaries and/or films and is able to ask well-founded questions based on reviews and reference works and make well-founded statements about the meaning and quality of these fictional texts.
Course offered in
Block 4
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Didactics 2 (5 ECTS) - NOT AVAILABLE IN FALL 2022
Didactics 2 (5 ECTS) - NOT AVAILABLE IN FALL 2022
Topics
‘Teach as you preach, what does it look like? Join this course, and you will know!
In this course, which is all about didactics, we will teach you how to set goals, instruct, engage your students and evaluate your lessons.
Get well prepared to teach and understand all stages of a well-prepared, amazing lesson!”Learning materials
Not available.
Learning outcomes
Not available.
Type of assessment
Not available.
Course offered in
Block 1
Year 3: Courses you can choose from
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Language Skills 3 (5 ECTS)
Language Skills 3 (5 ECTS)
Topics
To be announced.
Learning materials
Mandatory
- Capel, A. & Sharp, W. Objective Proficiency Student's Book with Answers & Downloadable Software. 2nd edition. Cambridge University Press. ISBN: 9781107646377
Recommended
- McCarthy, M. & O'Dell, F. Academic Vocabulary in Use. 2nd edition. Cambridge. ISBN: 9781107591660
Learning outcomes
To be announced.
Course offered in
Block 1 and 2
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Linguistics 3 (5 ECTS)
Linguistics 3 (5 ECTS)
Topics
- Properties of language
- Sound patterns
- Word formation
- Semantics
- Grammar
- Syntax
- Pragmatics
- Discourse analysis
- First language acquisition
- Second language acquisition
- Social variation
- Language and culture
Learning materials
Mandatory
- Yule, G.(2020). The Study of Language. 7th edition. Cambridge University Press. ISBN: 9781108730709
- Swan, M. Practical English Usage. 4th edition. Oxford. ISBN: 9780194202435
Recommended
- Hancock, Mark. (2012). English Pronunciation in Use – Intermediate. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press. 2nd edition. ISBN 9781108403696
- Nelson, G.C. & Greenbaum, S. (2009) An Introduction to English Grammar. 4th edition. New York/Oxford: Routledge. ISBN: 9781138855496
- Underhill, A. (2005) Sound Foundations - Learning and Teaching Pronunciation. London: Macmillan Publishers. ISBN: 9781405064101
Learning outcomes
To be announced.
Course offered in
Block 3
This course is a continuation of Linguistics 1.1, Linguistics 1.2 and Linguistics 2. The knowledge you have acquired in those courses is required to successfully complete this course.
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Culture & Literature 3.1 (5 ECTS)
Culture & Literature 3.1 (5 ECTS)
Culture & Literature 3.1: American Culture and Literature
Topics
- Identity and Geography
- History
- Politics and Society
- Education
- Presidency
- Contemporary Literature and Film
- American Canonical Literature
Learning materials
Mandatory
- Harper, L. To Kill a Mockingbird.
Recommended
- Marler, D. Aspects of the USA. 1st Edition. Hogeschool Rotterdam.
- Updike, J. Best American Short Stories of the Century.
Learning outcomes
After this course the student is able to discuss and evaluate the most important historical events, people, literature, movies, civil society organisations and topics related to the United States of America, both from the past and present.
Course offered in
Block 1
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Culture & Literature 3.2 (5 ECTS)
Culture & Literature 3.2 (5 ECTS)
Culture & Literature 3.2: English Literature and Film
Topics
- Literature
- Literary style, genre and theme
- Academic literary analysis
Learning materials
- Wilde, O. The Picture of Dorian Gray.
- Ishiguro, K. Never Let Me Go.
- Baldwin, J. Giovanni's Room.
- Plath, S. The Bell Jar.
- Thomas, A. The Hate U Give.
Learning outcomes
After this course the student is able to analyse, explain and compare English literature and movies in a thorough and academic way. The student is able to deduce themes of the works and link these to the work’s genre, time period, and style.
Course offered in
Block 3
Year 1: Courses you can choose from
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Sprachpraxis 1.1 (5 ECTS)
Sprachpraxis 1.1 (5 ECTS)
Topics
Practice of German language level B1 (listening, speaking, reading, writing)
Learning materials
- Perlmann-Balme, M. & Schwalb, S. Sicher! B1 Deutsch als Fremdsprache Kursbuch (Lektion 1 - 8). Hueber Verlag. ISBN: 9783190012060
- Orth-Chamba, J. & Perlmann-Balme, M. & Schwalb. S. Sicher! B1 Deutsch als Fremdsprache Arbeitsbuch (Lektion 1-8). Hueber Verlag. ISBN: 9783190112067
Learning outcomes
After this course the students is able to:
- Understand the main points of clear standard speech on familiar matters regularly encountered at work, school, leisure, etc.
- Understand the main points of radio or TV programms on current affairs or topics of personal or professional interest when the delivery is relatively slow and clear.
- Understand texts that consist mainly of high frequency everyday or job-related language.
- Can understand the description of events, feelings and wishes in personal letters.
- Write simple connected text on topics which are familiar or of personal interest.
- Write personal letters describing experiences and impressions.
- Connect phrases in a simple way in order to describe experiences and events, dreams, hopes and ambitions.
- Give brief reasons and explanations for opinions and plans.
- Narrate a story or relate the plot of a book or film and describe one's reactions.
- Deal with most situations likely to arise whilst travelling in an area where German is spoken.
- Enter unprepared into conversation on topics that are familiar, of personal interest or pertinent to every life (e.g. family, hobbies, work, travel and current events).
Course offered in
Block 1
- Perlmann-Balme, M. & Schwalb, S. Sicher! B1 Deutsch als Fremdsprache Kursbuch (Lektion 1 - 8). Hueber Verlag. ISBN: 9783190012060
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Kultur und Literatur 1.1 (5 ECTS)
Kultur und Literatur 1.1 (5 ECTS)
Topics
- Knowledge about DACH-countries and society
- History of DACH-countries (Romains to 1945)
Learning materials
Mandatory
- Jürgen Koppensteiner. Österreich. Ein landeskundliches Lesebuch (6th edition).ISBN: 9783706909778
- Renate Luscher. Landeskunde Deutschland 2019 - B2/C2 (1st edition). Hueber Verlag.
ISBN: 9783193517418
Recommended
- Duden: Deutschland. Alles was man wissen muss.
ISBN: 9783411748525 - Otto Berger & Peter Fischer. Wir Orientieren uns in Deutschland. Cornelsen verlag
ISBN: 9783464656570
Learning outcomes
After this course the student is able to:
- Describe the historical events and place them chronologically in their historical context.
- Identify cultural-historical developments of the DACH countries that are important for the culture of the 20th and 21st centuries.
- Insight knowledge of the way the inhabitants in German spoken countries think.
- Name a large number of cultural products and artists from different genres (eg music and film)
Course offered in
Block 3
-
Kultur und Literatur 1.2 (5 ECTS)
Kultur und Literatur 1.2 (5 ECTS)
Topics
- Knowledge about DACH-countries and society
- History of DACH-countries (Romains to 1945)
Learning materials
Mandatory
- Jürgen Koppensteiner. Österreich. Ein landeskundliches Lesebuch (6th edition).ISBN: 9783706909778
- Renate Luscher. Landeskunde Deutschland 2019 - B2/C2 (1st edition). Hueber Verlag.
ISBN: 9783193517418
Recommended
- Duden: Deutschland. Alles was man wissen muss.
ISBN: 9783411748525 - Otto Berger & Peter Fischer. Wir Orientieren uns in Deutschland. Cornelsen verlag
ISBN: 9783464656570
Learning outcomes
After this course the student is able to:
- Describe the historical events and place them chronologically in their historical context.
- Identify cultural-historical developments of the DACH countries that are important for the culture of the 20th and 21st centuries.
- Insight knowledge of the way the inhabitants in German spoken countries think.
- Name a large number of cultural products and artists from different genres (eg music and film)
Course offered in
Block 4
-
Sprachwissenschaft 1.1 (5 ECTS)
Sprachwissenschaft 1.1 (5 ECTS)
Topics
- German linguistic
- Grammar
- Fonetics
Learning materials
Mandatory
- Buscha / Szita. B Grammatik; Übungsgrammatik Deutsch als Fremdsprache, Sprachniveau B1/B2
ISBN: 9783941323100
Recommended
- Duden - Schulgrammatik extra - Deutsch
ISBN: 9783898187169
Learning outcomes
After this course the student can:
- Use correct grammatical and verbal forms in German at level B1
Course offered in
Block 1
-
Sprachwissenschaft 1.2 (5 ECTS)
Sprachwissenschaft 1.2 (5 ECTS)
Topics
- German linguistic
- Grammar
- Fonetics
Learning materials
Mandatory
- Buscha / Szita. B Grammatik; Übungsgrammatik Deutsch als Fremdsprache, Sprachniveau B1/B2
ISBN: 9783941323100
Recommended
- Duden - Schulgrammatik extra - Deutsch
ISBN: 9783898187169
Learning outcomes
After this course the student can:
- Use correct grammatical and verbal forms in German at level B1
Course offered in
Block 2
Year 2: Courses you can choose from
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Kultur und Literature 2.1 (5 ECTS)
Kultur und Literature 2.1 (5 ECTS)
Topics
- General culture
- History
- Geography
- Contemporary literature
Learning materials
Mandatory
- Jürgen Koppensteiner. Österreich. Ein landeskundliches Lesebuch (6th edition). Praesens / Wien.
ISBN 9783706909778 - Renate Luscher. Landeskunde Deutschland 2019 - B2/C2 (1st edition). Hueber Verlag.
ISBN: 978319351748 - Dr. Walter Göbel. PONS Der große Abi-Check Geschichte: Für Oberstufe und Abitur. Pons.
ISBN: 9783125625532
Recommended
- Duden: Deutschland. Alles was man wissen muss.
ISBN: 9783411748525
Learning outcomes
Student is able to:
- Locate in time important events in German history, periods and historical figures
- Explain the function and organization of German administration and public authorities.
- Use literature notions and concepts to understand and analyze a text and build a reflexion on it.
Course offered in
Block 2
-
Kultur und Literatur 2.2 (5 ECTS)
Kultur und Literatur 2.2 (5 ECTS)
Topics
- General culture
- History
- Geography
- Contemporary literature
Learning materials
Mandatory
- Jürgen Koppensteiner. Österreich. Ein landeskundliches Lesebuch (6th edition). Praesens / Wien.
ISBN 9783706909778 - Renate Luscher. Landeskunde Deutschland 2019 - B2/C2 (1st edition). Hueber Verlag.
ISBN: 978319351748 - Dr. Walter Göbel. PONS Der große Abi-Check Geschichte: Für Oberstufe und Abitur. Pons.
ISBN: 9783125625532
Recommended
- Duden: Deutschland. Alles was man wissen muss.
ISBN: 9783411748525
Learning outcomes
Student is able to:
- Locate in time important events in German history, periods and historical figures
- Explain the function and organization of German administration and public authorities.
- Use literature notions and concepts to understand and analyze a text and build a reflexion on it.
Course offered in
Block 4
-
Sprachwissenschaft 2 (5 ECTS)
Sprachwissenschaft 2 (5 ECTS)
Topics
- German linguistic
- Grammar
- Phonetics
Learning materials
Mandatory
- Buscha / Szita. B Grammatik; Übungsgrammatik Deutsch als Fremdsprache, Sprachniveau B1/B2
ISBN: 9783941323100
Recommended
- Duden - Schulgrammatik extra - Deutsch (5. bis 10. Klasse)
ISBN: 9783898187169
Learning outcomes
After this course the student is able to:
- Use the correct grammatical and verbal forms in German at level B1+ / B2
Course offered in
Block 1
Year 3: Courses you can choose from
-
Sprachpraxis 3 (5 ECTS)
Sprachpraxis 3 (5 ECTS)
Topics
Practice of German language level C1 (listening, speaking, reading, writing)
Learning materials
- Perlmann-Balme, M. & Schwalb, S. (2016) Sicher! C1 - Deutsch als Fremdsprache Kursbuch (Lektion 1-12). Hueber. ISBN: 9783190012084
- Perlmann-Balme, M. & Schwalb, S. Sicher! C1 - Deutsch als Fremdsprache Arbeitsbuch. Hueber.
ISBN: 9783190112081
Learning outcomes
After this course the student is able to:
- Understand the main ideas of concrete or abstract topics in a complex text, including a technical article in the user’s area of expertise.
- Communicate with a degree of spontaneity and fluency during a conversation with a native speaker, in a way that is comfortable for everyone.
- Speak in a clear, detailed way on a number of subjects; express an opinion on current affairs, giving the advantages and disadvantages of the various options.
Course offered in
Block 1 and 2
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Kultur und Literatur 3.1 (5 ECTS)
Kultur und Literatur 3.1 (5 ECTS)
Topics
- DACH literature
Learning materials
Mandatory
- Claus Gigl. (2016). Das große Abi-Check Deutschbuch - Prüfungswissen auf einem Blick (2nd edition). Pons. ISBN:9783125625501
Recommended
- Dudenredaktion. Duden Allgemeinbildung: Deutschland - Alles, was man wissen muss.
ISBN: 9783411748525 - Renate Luscher. Landeskunde Deutsch (1st edition). Hueber Verlag.
ISBN: 9783193517418 - Jürgen Koppensteiner. Landeskunde Österreich (6th edition). Praesens.
ISBN: 9783706909778
Learning outcomes
After this course the student is able to:
- Use literature notions and concepts to understand and analyze a text and build a reflexion on it.
- Identify and explain the different streams in German literature.
Course offered in
Block 2
-
Kultur und Literatur 3.2 (5 ECTS)
Kultur und Literatur 3.2 (5 ECTS)
Topics
- DACH literature
Learning materials
- Claus Gigl. (2016) Das große Abi-Check Deutschbuch - Prüfungswissen auf einem Blick (2nd edition). Pons. ISBN: 9783125625501
Learning outcomes
After this course the student is able to:
- Use literature notions and concepts to understand and analyse a text and build a reflection on it.
- Identify and explain the different streams in German literature.
Course offered in
Block 3
-
Sprachwissenschaft 3 (5 ECTS)
Sprachwissenschaft 3 (5 ECTS)
Topics
- German linguistic
- Grammar
- Phonetics
Learning materials
- Duden: Schulgrammatik extra - Deutsch (5. bis 10. Klasse)
ISBN: 9783898187169
Learning outcomes
After this course the student is able to:
- Use correct grammatical and verbal forms in German at level C1
Course offered in
Block 2
Year 1: Courses you can choose from
-
Langue française 1.1 (5 ECTS)
Langue française 1.1 (5 ECTS)
Topics
- Practice of French language level B1 (listening, speaking, reading, writing)
Learning materials
- Heu, E. (2012). Le Nouvel Edito, Niveau B1. Didier : Paris. ISBN: 978 22 7807 2699.
Learning outcomes
The student is able to:
- Understand the main points of clear standard speech on familiar matters regularly encountered at work, school, leisure, etc.
- Understand the main points of radio or TV programmes on current affairs or topics of personal or professional interest when the delivery is relatively slow and clear.
- Understand texts that consist mainly of high frequency everyday or job-related language.
- Can understand the description of events, feelings and wishes in personal letters.
- Write simple connected text on topics which are familiar or of personal interest.
- Write personal letters describing experiences and impressions.
- Connect phrases in a simple way in order to describe experiences and events, dreams, hopes and ambitions.
- Give brief reasons and explanations for opinions and plans.
- Narrate a story or relate the plot of a book or film and describe one's reactions.
- Deal with most situations likely to arise whilst travelling in an area where French is spoken.
- Enter unprepared into conversation on topics that are familiar, of personal interest or pertinent to every life (e.g. family, hobbies, work, travel and current events).
Type of assessment
Listening test
Course offered in
Block 1
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Langue française 1.2 (5 ECTS)
Langue française 1.2 (5 ECTS)
Topics
- Practice of French language level B1 (listening, speaking, reading, writing)
Learning materials
- Heu, E. (2012). Le Nouvel Edito, Niveau B1. Didier : Paris. ISBN: 978 22 7807 2699.
Learning outcomes
The student is able to:
- Understand the main points of clear standard speech on familiar matters regularly encountered at work, school, leisure, etc.
- Understand the main points of radio or TV programmes on current affairs or topics of personal or professional interest when the delivery is relatively slow and clear.
- Understand texts that consist mainly of high frequency everyday or job-related language.
- Can understand the description of events, feelings and wishes in personal letters.
- Write simple connected text on topics which are familiar or of personal interest.
- Write personal letters describing experiences and impressions.
- Connect phrases in a simple way in order to describe experiences and events, dreams, hopes and ambitions.
- Give brief reasons and explanations for opinions and plans.
- Narrate a story or relate the plot of a book or film and describe one's reactions.
- Deal with most situations likely to arise whilst travelling in an area where French is spoken.
- Enter unprepared into conversation on topics that are familiar, of personal interest or pertinent to every life (e.g. family, hobbies, work, travel and current events).
Type of assessment
Written test
Course offered in
Block 2
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Langue française 1.3 (5 ECTS)
Langue française 1.3 (5 ECTS)
Topics
- Practice of French language level B1 (listening, speaking, reading, writing)
Learning materials
- Heu, E. (2012). Le Nouvel Edito, Niveau B1. Didier : Paris. ISBN: 978 22 7807 2699
Learning outcomes
The student is able to:
- Understand the main points of clear standard speech on familiar matters regularly encountered at work, school, leisure, etc.
- Understand the main points of radio or TV programmes on current affairs or topics of personal or professional interest when the delivery is relatively slow and clear.
- Understand texts that consist mainly of high frequency everyday or job-related language.
- Can understand the description of events, feelings and wishes in personal letters.
- Write simple connected text on topics which are familiar or of personal interest.
- Write personal letters describing experiences and impressions.
- Connect phrases in a simple way in order to describe experiences and events, dreams, hopes and ambitions.
- Give brief reasons and explanations for opinions and plans.
- Narrate a story or relate the plot of a book or film and describe one's reactions.
- Deal with most situations likely to arise whilst travelling in an area where French is spoken.
- Enter unprepared into conversation on topics that are familiar, of personal interest or pertinent to every life (e.g. family, hobbies, work, travel and current events).
Type of assessment
To be announced.
Course offered in
Block 3
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Culture 1 (5 ECTS)
Culture 1 (5 ECTS)
Topics
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General culture, History, geography, youth literature
Learning materials
- Murai, Marie-Aude. Le hollandais sans peine. L'école des loisirs
ISBN : 9782211201346 - Pef. La belle lisse poire du prince de Motordu. Gallimard
ISBN : 9782070627448 - Sempé Goscinny. Le petit Nicolas. Gallimard édition Folio
ISBN : 9782070364237 - Grand-Clément, O. (2017). Civilisation en dialogues niveau débutant. Paris : CLE International
ISBN : 9782090352146 - Maufras, J., Le Roy Ladurie, E. (2011). Ma Première Histoire de France. Paris : La Librairie des Ecoles
ISBN : 9782916788371
Learning outcomes
The student is able to:
- Explain important events in French history, periods and historical figures
- Identify geography and topography of France and francophone world.
- Identify various type of literary texts and specify them.
Type of assessment
Written test
Course offered in
Block 4
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Linguistique 1.1 (5 ECTS)
Linguistique 1.1 (5 ECTS)
Topics
- French linguistic
- French grammar
- French fonetics
Learning materials
- Vlugter, B., Sleeman, P., & Verheugd, E. (2012). Grammaire Plus: Praktische grammatica van het Frans. 5th edition. Bussum: Coutinho.
ISBN : 9789046903261
Learning outcomes
The student is able to:
- Use correct grammatical and verbal forms in French at level B1.
Type of assessment
Written test
Course offered in
Block 1
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Linguistique 1.2 (5 ECTS)
Linguistique 1.2 (5 ECTS)
Topics
- French linguistic
- French grammar
- French fonetics
Learning materials
- Vlugter, B., Sleeman, P., & Verheugd, E. (2012). Grammaire Plus: Praktische grammatica van het Frans. 5th edition. Bussum: Coutinho.
ISBN : 9789046903261
Learning outcomes
The student is able to:
- Use correct grammatical and verbal forms in French at level B1+.
Type of assessment
Written test
Course offered in
Block 2
Year 2: Courses you can choose from
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Langue française 2.1 (5 ECTS)
Langue française 2.1 (5 ECTS)
Topics
Practice of French language level B1+ ( speaking and writing), B2 (reading and listening).
Learning materials
- Heu, E. (2015). Édito, Niveau B2. Didier : Paris ISBN 978 22 7808 0984
- Heu, E. (2015). Édito, Niveau B2 Cahier d’activités. Didier : Paris ISBN 978 22 7808 1127
- Fischer, W. (2017). Mots et contexte woordenschatboek. Intertaal : Almere/Antwerpen ISBN 978 94 6030 7218
- Angele, M. e.a. (2014). Mots et contexte oefenboek. Intertaal: Almere/Antwerpen ISBN 978 94 6030 7218
Learning outcomes
The student is able to:
- Exploit a wide range of simple language to deal with most situations likely to arise whilst travelling.
- Enter unprepared into conversation on familiar topics, express personal opinions and exchange information on topics that are familiar, of personal interest or pertinent to everyday life (e.g. family, hobbies, work, travel and current events).
- Write personal letters and notes asking for or conveying simple information of immediate relevance, getting across the point he/she feels to be important.
- Read with a large degree of independence, adapting style and speed of reading to different texts and purposes, and using appropriate reference sources selectively. Has a broad active reading vocabulary, but may experience some difficulty with low frequency idioms.
- Understand the main ideas of propositionally and linguistically complex speech on both concrete and abstract topics delivered in a standard dialect, including technical discussions in his/her field of specialisation.
- Follow extended speech and complex lines of argument provided the topic is reasonably familiar, and the direction of the talk is sign-posted by explicit markers.
Type of assessment
Written test
Course offered in
Block 1 + 2 (2,5 ECTS per block, in total 5 ECTS)
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Langue française 2.2 (5 ECTS)
Langue française 2.2 (5 ECTS)
Topics
- Practice of French language level B1+ B2 (listening, speaking, reading, writing)
Learning materials
- Heu, E. (2015). Édito, Niveau B2. Didier : Paris ISBN 978 22 7808 0984
- Heu, E. (2015). Édito, Niveau B2 Cahier d’activités. Didier : Paris ISBN 978 22 7808 1127
- Fischer, W. (2017). Mots et contexte woordenschatboek. Intertaal : Almere/Antwerpen ISBN 978 94 6030 7218
- Angele, M. e.a. (2014). Mots et contexte oefenboek. Intertaal: Almere/Antwerpen ISBN 978 94 6030 7218
Learning outcomes
The student is able to:
- Exploit a wide range of simple language to deal with most situations likely to arise whilst travelling. Can enter unprepared into conversation on familiar topics, express personal opinions and exchange information on topics that are familiar, of personal interest or pertinent to everyday life (e.g. family, hobbies, work, travel and current events).
- Write personal letters and notes asking for or conveying simple information of immediate relevance, getting across the point he/she feels to be important.
- Read with a large degree of independence, adapting style and speed of reading to different texts and purposes, and using appropriate reference sources selectively. Has a broad active reading vocabulary, but may experience some difficulty with low frequency idioms.
- Understand the main ideas of propositionally and linguistically complex speech on both concrete and abstract topics delivered in a standard dialect, including technical discussions in his/her field of specialisation.
- Follow extended speech and complex lines of argument provided the topic is reasonably familiar, and the direction of the talk is sign-posted by explicit markers.
Type of assessment
Written test
Course offered in
Block 3
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Culture 2 (5 ECTS)
Culture 2 (5 ECTS)
Topics
- General culture
- History
- Geography
- Youth literature
Learning materials
- Grand-Clément, O. (2017). Civilisation en dialogues niveau débutant. Paris : CLE International
ISBN: 9782090352146 - Maufras, J., Le Roy Ladurie, E. (2011). Ma Première Histoire de France. Paris : La Librairie des Ecoles
ISBN: 9782916788371
Learning outcomes
The student is able to:
- Explain important events in French history, periods and historical figures
- Identify geography and topography of France and francophone world.
- Identify various type of literary texts and specify them.
Type of assessment
Written test
Course offered in
Block 4
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Linguistique 2 (5 ECTS)
Linguistique 2 (5 ECTS)
Topics
- French linguistic
- French grammar
- French fonetics
Learning materials
- Vlugter, B., Sleeman, P., & Verheugd, E. (2012). Grammaire Plus: Praktische grammatica van het Frans. 5th edition. Bussum: Coutinho.
ISBN : 9789046903261
Learning outcomes
The student is able to:
- Use correct grammatical and verbal forms in French at level B2.
Course offered in
Block 2
year 3: Courses you can choose from
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Langue française 3.1 (5 ECTS)
Langue française 3.1 (5 ECTS)
Topics
- Practice of French language level B2 (speaking and writing), B2+ (reading and listening).
Learning materials
- Miguel, C. (2017). Communication Progressive du français - Niveaux B2/C1. CLE international : Paris. ISBN 9782090382112
- Megre B., Portelli S.(2018). ABC TCF : 200 exercices. CLE international : Paris. ISBN 9782090382587
- Fischer, W. (2017). Mots et contexte woordenschatboek. Intertaal : Almere/Antwerpen. ISBN 978 94 6030 7218
- Angele, M. e.a. (2014). Mots et contexte oefenboek. Intertaal: Almere/Antwerpen. ISBN 978 94 6030 7218
Learning outcomes
The student is able to:
- Give clear, systematically developed descriptions and presentations, with appropriate highlighting of significant points, and relevant supporting detail
- Write clear, detailed texts on a variety of subjects related to his/her field of interest, synthesising and evaluating information and arguments from a number of sources.
- Understand the main ideas of propositionally and linguistically complex speech on both concrete and abstract topics delivered in a standard dialect, including technical discussions in his/her field of specialisation.
- Can follow extended speech and complex lines of argument provided the topic is reasonably familiar, and the direction of the talk is sign-posted by explicit markers.
- Read with a large degree of independence, adapting style and speed of reading to different texts and purposes, and using appropriate reference sources selectively. Has a broad active reading vocabulary, but may experience some difficulty with low frequency idioms.
Type of assessment
Written test
Course offered in
Block 2 + 3 (2,5 ECTS per block, in total 5 ECTS).
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Langue française 3.2 (5 ECTS)
Langue française 3.2 (5 ECTS)
Topics
- Practice of French language level B2+ (listening, speaking, reading, writing)
Learning materials
- Mègre B., Portelli, S. (2018). ABC TCF. (2nd edition) CLE International. ISBN: 9782090382587
- Capelle, G. Communiquer à l'écrit - niveau perfectionnement - B2/C1. CLE International. ISBN: 9782090381900
Learning outcomes
The student is able to:
- Understand the main ideas of concrete or abstract topics in a complex text, including a technical article in the user’s area of expertise.
- Communicate with a degree of spontaneity and fluency during a conversation with a native speaker, in a way that is comfortable for everyone.
- Speak in a clear, detailed way on a number of subjects; express an opinion on current affairs, giving the advantages and disadvantages of the various options.
Course offered in
Block 4
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Culture 3 (5 ECTS)
Culture 3 (5 ECTS)
Topics
- Classic literature
Learning materials
- Allouache, F. , Blondeau N. Littérature progressive du français, niveau avancé (B2/C1). CLE international.
ISBN : 9782090351811
Learning outcomes
The student is able to:
- Identify various type of literary texts and specify them.
Type of assessment
Written test
Course offered in
Block 1
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Linguistique 3 (5 ECTS)
Linguistique 3 (5 ECTS)
Topics
- French linguistic
- French grammar
- French fonetics
Learning materials
- Vlugter, B., Sleeman, P., & Verheugd, E. (2012), Grammaire Plus: Praktische grammatica van het Frans. 5th edition. Bussum: Coutinho. ISBN : 9789046903261
Learning outcomes
The student is able to:
- Use correct grammatical and verbal forms in French at level B2+.
Type of assessment
Written test
Course offered in
Block 2
Overview courses offered per block
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Block 1: Fall semester
Block 1: Fall semester
Block 1
English Language skills 1.1 Linguistics 1.1 Language skills 2.1 Didactics 2 Language skills 3 Culture & Literature 3.1 Block 1
French German Langue française 1.1 Sprachpraxis 1.1 Linguistique 1.1 Sprachwissenschaft 1.1 Langue française 2.1 Sprachwissenschaft 2 Langue française 3.1 Sprachpraxis 3 Culture 3 -
Block 2: Fall semester
Block 2: Fall semester
Block 2
English German Culture & Literature 1.2 Sprachwissenschaft 1.2 Language skills 2.1 Kultur und Literatur 2.1 Linguistics 2 Sprachpraxis 3 Language skills 3 Kultur und Literatur 3.1 Sprachwissenschaft 3 Block 2
French Langue française 1.2 Linguistique 1.2 Langue française 2.1 Linguistique 2 Langue française 3.1 Linguistique 3 -
Block 3: Spring semester
Block 3: Spring semester
Block 3
English German Linguistics 1.2 Kultur und Literatur 1.1 Language skills 2.2 Kultur und Literatur 3.2 Linguistics 3 Culture & Literature 3.2 Block 3
French Langue française 1.3 Langue française 2.2 Langue française 3.1 -
Block 4: Spring semester
Block 4: Spring semester
Block 4
English German Culture & Literature 1.1 Kultur und Literatur 1.2 Language skills 2.2 Kultur und Literatur 2.2 Culture and Literature 2 Block 4
French Culture 1 Culture 2 Langue française 3.2
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