Postgraduate Certificate Dutch as a Foreign Language and Applied Communication

Description

'Dutch as a Foreign Language and Applied Communication’ is a one-year academic program that provides foreign students with the unique opportunity to engage in an intensive and advanced study of Dutch as a foreign language, all within the environment of a Dutch-speaking region.

In our Dutch language acquisition courses, especially those courses at CEFR levels B2 and C1, we focus specifically on applied communication. This includes business communication (such as email etiquette, active participation in meetings, and digital communication in a professional setting), communication on societal topics (including engaging in debates) and academic communication skills.

Our language courses are based on the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR). Candidates have to choose between two specialisations, tailored to the candidates’ prior knowledge of Dutch:

1. Specialization ‘Dutch Proficiency Level: CEFR B2’ is designed for candidates who have already achieved a CEFR level A1 in Dutch. In this track, candidates can elevate their proficiency to CEFR level B2.
2. Specialization ‘Dutch Proficiency Level: CEFR C1’ is intended for candidates who have already attained a CEFR level B1 in Dutch. In this track, candidates can advance their skills to reach CEFR level C1.

Alongside the language courses, the programme also encompasses a number of theoretical courses on applied linguistics, on Flemish society and culture and on computer-assisted language mediation. In the elective space, students passionate about translation can cultivate a solid foundation in translation skills. For those with diverse interests, alternative courses from Ghent University’s offerings are readily available.

On successful completion of the pro­gramme, students will be awarded the International Postgraduate Certificate in ‘Dutch as a Foreign Language and Applied Communication’.

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Program

The study programme amounts to 60 credits in total.

Within the Specialization ‘Dutch Proficiency Level: CEFR B2’, 18 ECTS aim at a thorough acquisition of the Dutch language (starting from CEFR-level A1 up until level B2). 24 ECTS credits are dedicated to elective courses that encompass the field of translation studies or align with your individual interests. Students have the flexibility to select courses from our own array of elective courses or explore options from the broader university curriculum.

Within the Specialization ‘Dutch Proficiency Level: CEFR C1’, 12 ECTS aim at a thorough acquisition of the Dutch language (starting from CEFR-level B2 up until level C1). 30 ECTS credits are dedicated to elective courses that encompass the field of translation studies or align with your individual interests. Students have the flexibility to select courses from our own array of elective courses or explore options from the broader university curriculum.

For both specializations, 18 ECTS consist of 4 general theoretical courses.

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Requirements

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in the fields of Humanities or Social Sciences;
• English: CEFR level B2 (you can find the accepted English language certificates here);
• Dutch: depending on the selected specialization, prior knowledge at CEFR level A1 or B1 is required. The evaluation of Dutch language proficiency is determined by examining the contents of your file, which includes the courses you have completed and your prior educational background. If your current Dutch language proficiency is not verified, you have the option to take a language test, at the end of June or the beginning of September. If you find yourself in this situation, please get in touch with Chloe Lybaert for further assistance.