Business Dutch Reading Skills Short Course

Next start dates:  1st July, 5th August, 2nd September


Click here to view the Business Dutch Reading Skills Study Guide

This is a tutor-supported online course teaching reading skills in a specialised form of Dutch, i.e. Business Dutch. It is available to students worldwide and can be taken by learners with no or only a minimal knowledge of the language. The course enables you to build up a reading knowledge of Dutch sufficient to cope with reading the business pages of Dutch and Flemish newspapers and magazines.

The course consists of two parts. The first part is a general module with twenty lessons. It uses English as its medium of instruction and comprises general texts on economic and social aspects of the Low Countries. Part two is a specialist module of ten lessons. This part is entirely in Dutch and covers more specialised texts on finance, business, entrepreneurship, and insurance.

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All text material is authentic. The activities are designed to develop the language skills of listening and reading. They also foster your ICT and communication skills. Some exercises are self-scoring and self-correcting, but the majority needs to be mailed to the course tutor for feedback. An important feature of the course are the videoconferences between you and your tutor. They allow you to interact directly with your tutor and to get feedback, advice and guidance.

The course is linked to an online reference grammar of Dutch, which provides additional self-access exercise materials.

Learning Outcomes

At the end of the course you will have:

  • the ability to read Business Dutch;
  • insight into the business environment in the Low Countries;
  • good self-study skills.

What Materials Do You Need for this Course?

You need internet access and a computer and webcam as described in our Computer Specifications section. The only printed book you need is a translating dictionary (Dutch/English, English/Dutch).

Course Delivery

The course is taught by Dr An Vanderhelst. She will help you with the course materials and provide feedback on your work. You can also ask her for advice and guidance. The course is taught by means of a web environment and webcam-type tutorials.

Assessment

Assessment is based on (online submitted) coursework.

Course Fees

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To sign up for the course, complete and submit this form.

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