Week 1

• NT2
• HBO
• Studiejaar 1

Dutch Language and Culture

Overview

• Year 1, Term 3 (7 lessons)
• Required part of Communication 1 comprised of English (Linguistic Test), Interview & Report Writing, and Dutch Language and Culture. The TER description can be found on Moodle
• Course code: 1921IN131C
  
• Module manager: Ashley Foy Tervoort, [e-mail]
  
• Attendance: mandatory (minimum 80%)
  

Course description

Students will learn basic Dutch vocabulary and grammar (CEFR level A1) while learning about Dutch culture and living in the Netherlands. Intercultural communication within Dutch culture will be a major theme. Students will end the term with not only a deeper understanding of the Dutch language but also a clearer picture of what it is like living in the Netherlands as an international resident and working within Dutch societal structures. Students who already have advanced Dutch skills will dive deeper into intercultural communication.

Assessment description

Students will be assessed on two assignments: a vocabulary quiz, and an essay. The vocabulary quiz is an individual assignment and it will be on paper during the last class. The essay is a group assignment and will be submitted on Gradework. Details on the assignments, assessment rubrics and deadlines are on Moodle. Both assessments are graded on a pass/fail basis and must be passes to earn credit for Communication 1.

Week 1 objectives (class & homework)

-Understand the goals of this course (in class)

-Create groups and select essay topic (in class)

-Learn vocabulary from de Pau's lessons 1-2 (in class) and lessons 3-4 (homework)

-Watch/learn basic alphabet pronunciation (in class)

-Create a mindmap for essay topic and find three sources you can use (in class/homework)

-Watch vocabulary videos on Moodle (homework)

Quiz prep

Study the lesson 1 & 2 vocabulary list on Moodle for 5 minutes to prepare for a vocabulary quiz. You will select the English translation for the given Dutch word.

ik

1. we
2. you
3. they
4. I

goedemorgen

1. good day
2. good night
3. good morning
4. good afternoon

de vrouw

1. the boy
2. the girl
3. the man
4. the woman

het huis

1. the house
2. the tree
3. the cat
4. the dog

de man

1. the moon
2. the man
3. the boy
4. the human

de kaas

1. milk
2. bread
3. cheese
4. meat

dank je wel

1. please
2. thank you (informal)
3. thank you (formal)
4. you're welcome

hij

1. he
2. she
3. we
4. they

zij

1. he
2. she/they
3. we
4. you

links

1. left
2. right
3. up
4. down

rechts

1. left
2. right
3. up
4. down

je

1. we
2. they
3. him
4. you

jullie

1. you (plural)
2. July
3. jam
4. jolly

de boterham

1. bread
2. sandwich
3. deli meat
4. chocolate sprinkles

misschien

1. definitely
2. definitely not
3. maybe
4. never

Group selection

How do you identify?

Fluent Dutch speaker/Dutch/very familiar with Dutch culture

From the European Union/have some understanding of Dutch culture

From outside of Europe/Dutch culture is very new to me still

Group formation on Moodle

Join or create your group on Moodle.

Essay topic selection

First yourself, look through the essay topics (5 minutes) and make a top 3 list. Then as a group, make a top 3 list (5 minutes). After your group gets to choose, edit your Moodle group name to be your Class(es)_topic.

Beginner/intermediate speakers: watch video now in class

Advanced speakers: start working on your mindmap/finding sources for essay

Week 1 objectives (class & homework)

-Understand the goals of this course (in class)

-Create groups and select essay topic (in class)

-Learn vocabulary from de Pau's lessons 1-2 (in class) and lessons 3-4 (homework)

-Watch/learn basic alphabet pronunciation (in class)

-Create a mindmap for essay topic and find three sources you can use (in class/homework)

-Watch vocabulary videos on Moodle (homework)