ACC 199 Elementary Dutch

Content

The aim of the course is to develop Dutch language skills in both oral and written communication. By the end of the course, you should be able orally to:

 

• Understand uncomplicated speech in various domains (TV, radio, lectures, telephone messages, etc.) and to take notes
• Initiate, sustain and close a general conversation on a number of topics in a range of circumstances, related to topics in textbook “Help!”.
• Participate in conversations (on topics beyond the most immediate daily needs).
• Perform a simple but connected discourse, simple narration or descriptions.

And in written communication you should be able to:

• Consistently read and understand connected texts dealing with various topics;
• Write letters and short papers on topics familiar to you.

Instructor

Els Koolhaas, M.A.

Period

Spring / 2012

Course Material

Textbook(s) or reader(s) are:

• Help - 1 Kunt u mij helpen? Textbook, Esther Ham e.a. 
• Help - 1 Kunt u mij helpen? Set of 2 cd’s, Esther Ham e.a.
  
• Help - 2 Kunt u mij Helpen? Textbook, Esther Ham e.a.
• Help - 2 Kunt u mij Helpen? Set of 2 cd’s, Esther Ham e.a.
• Help: English Supplement, Esther Ham e.a.       
  

Dictionary:

• Kramers vertaalwoordenboeken Nederlands-Engels, Engels Nederlands

Prerequisites

The following course is required in order to take this course:

• ACC 099 Beginner Dutch

Additional Prerequisites

Evidence of language ability.

Required for

This course is required in order to take the following course:

• ACC 299 Intermediate Dutch