GER2131 : Dutch I - Part 1
- Offered for Year: 2024/25
- Available to incoming Study Abroad and Exchange students
- Module Leader(s): Dr Carol Fehringer
- Owning School: Modern Languages
- Teaching Location: Newcastle City Campus
Semesters
Your programme is made up of credits, the total differs on programme to programme.
| Semester 1 Credit Value: | 10 |
| ECTS Credits: | 5.0 |
| European Credit Transfer System | |
Aims
In consonance with the overall aims of the degrees offered in the SML, this module will introduce students to the Dutch language both in its written and spoken form.
This course is an introduction to the Dutch language for students who speak German. It will be divided into two parts:
A) Writing skills: i.e. Dutch grammar and text comprehension (reading different types of texts and answering questions in Dutch;
B) Oral and listening skills (including role-plays based on the set coursebook, general conversation and listening exercises).
One hour a week will be given to each part of the course. Part B will be taught by a native speaker of Dutch.
This module is for Exchange students studying at Newcastle University for Semester 1 only.
Outline Of Syllabus
Dutch Grammar, Text comprehension, composition, general oral work, oral role-plays based on coursebook, listening exercise.
THIS COURSE WILL BE TAUGHT AND ASSESSED IN ENGLISH AND DUTCH, DEPENDING ON THE EXERCISE.
OTHER PROGRAMME LINKS:- Any student whose degree programme includes German Level C.
Teaching Methods
Teaching Activities
| Category | Activity | Number | Length | Student Hours | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 26 | 1:00 | 26:00 | N/A |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Small group teaching | 22 | 1:00 | 22:00 | PiP |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Drop-in/surgery | 2 | 1:00 | 2:00 | PiP |
| Guided Independent Study | Independent study | 50 | 1:00 | 50:00 | N/A |
| Total | 100:00 |
Jointly Taught With
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| GER2031 | Dutch I |
Teaching Rationale And Relationship
As this is beginner's language course it is more 'classroom based' than the other optional modules, hence the higher number of synchronous teaching hours. The teaching will be split into two main parts:
A) Writing skills: grammar, text comprehension, writing (1 hr a week);
B) Oral and listening skills (1 hr a week)
Assessment Methods
The format of resits will be determined by the Board of Examiners
Exams
| Description | Length | Semester | When Set | Percentage | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Written Examination | 90 | 1 | A | 100 | N/A |
Formative Assessments
Formative Assessment is an assessment which develops your skills in being assessed, allows for you to receive feedback, and prepares you for being assessed. However, it does not count to your final mark.
| Description | Semester | When Set | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Written exercise | 1 | M | Two practice assignments. |
Assessment Rationale And Relationship
The written exam tests the students' comprehension and grammar skills, and includes a short composition based on the topics learnt in the oral classes.
Reading Lists
Timetable
- Timetable Website: www.ncl.ac.uk/timetable/
- GER2131's Timetable