Course Overview
This course is designed for students with no prior knowledge of Dutch. Students will develop the four basic language skills (listening, speaking, reading and writing), gain knowledge of the Dutch culture, and learn how culture impacts business practices. Through interactive classroom activities and utilizing Dutch first-language multi-media materials, students will learn business terminology and the professional communication skills needed to handle business situations. Students will demonstrate their understanding of the business environment in Dutch-speaking countries through a range of individual and group activities, assignments and examinations.
Prerequisite(s)
- No prerequisites are required for this course.
Credits
3.0
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Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Apply appropriate phonetic rules and patterns to correctly pronounce Dutch words and sentences.
- Construct and comprehend simple sentences, using basic business vocabulary.
- Read and write basic business correspondence in Dutch.
- Analyze the Dutch culture and the aspects that characterize the business environment.
- Compare the similarities and differences between the Dutch culture and their own.
- Interact effectively in real-life business scenarios in a culturally appropriate manner with native speakers.
- Develop strategies to enhance life-long learning of other languages and cultures by reflecting on the learning process through a learning portfolio.
Effective as of Spring/Summer 2021
Related Programs
Dutch Business Language and Culture (GLBL 5020) is offered as a part of the following programs:
- Indicates programs accepting international students.
School of Business + Media
- Global Business Studies
Associate Certificate Part-time
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