LA333-4-FY-CO:
Spanish / Italian / Romanian to Portuguese Conversion
2020/21
Language and Linguistics
Colchester Campus
Full Year
Undergraduate: Level 4
Current
Thursday 08 October 2020
Friday 02 July 2021
30
15 May 2020
Requisites for this module
(none)
LA430 or LA421 or LA422 or LA621 or LA622 or LA630
(none)
(none)
LA340
BA T711 Latin American Studies (Including Year Abroad),
BA T721 Latin American Studies (Including Placement Year),
BA T731 Latin American Studies,
BA T7N3 Latin American Studies (Including Foundation Year),
BA L990 Global Studies and Latin American Studies,
BA L991 Global Studies and Latin American Studies (Including Foundation Year),
BA L992 Global Studies and Latin American Studies (including Placement Year),
BA L993 Global Studies and Latin American Studies (including Year Abroad)
This introductory Portuguese module is especially devised for students with A-level Spanish/Italian/Romanian knowledge or equivalent.
It aims to develop written, aural/oral and reading skills in Portuguese to an advanced level (exit level comparable to Threshold Level (B1) of the Common European Framework). Students will also be introduced to aspects of Brazilian/Portuguese culture and society through the use of authentic texts.
At the end of the module students should be able to
• Understand and evaluate the gist of short texts from newspapers and magazines and also short literary texts.
• Write letters and short compositions on different non-specialized topics.
• Interact in everyday oral situations.
• Understand the gist of aural texts in the form of dialogues, interviews etc.
• Appreciate key facets of Brazilian cultural and social reality and develop intellectual skills through critical reading of authentic texts.
• Have developed academic, transferable study skills such as independent learning, problem-solving, team-working, time-management, use of electronic media.
Materials placed in Moodle are essential to the module and should be treated as an exercise book . They must be brought to classes. Materials will be added to Moodle when needed, and you are expected to check updates regularly.
Language modules typically involve 2-4 contact hours per week. Confirmed details will be annouced at the start of the academic year.
- Lima, Emma Eberlein O. F.; Iunes, Samira A. (2001) Falar-- ler-- escrever-- português: um curso para estrangeiros, São Paulo: Editora Pedagógica e Universitária.
The above list is indicative of the essential reading for the course. The library makes provision for all reading list items, with digital provision where possible, and these resources are shared between students. Further reading can be obtained from this module's reading list.
Assessment items, weightings and deadlines
| Coursework / exam |
Description |
Deadline |
Coursework weighting |
| Coursework |
Class Test 1 - Reading Comprehension/Grammar/Writing |
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| Coursework |
Class Test 3 - Grammar Writing |
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| Coursework |
Portfollio |
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| Practical |
Class Test 2 - Oral/Listening |
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| Exam |
Main exam: 60 minutes during Summer (Main Period)
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Exam format definitions
- Remote, open book: Your exam will take place remotely via an online learning platform. You may refer to any physical or electronic materials during the exam.
- In-person, open book: Your exam will take place on campus under invigilation. You may refer to any physical materials such as paper study notes or a textbook during the exam. Electronic devices may not be used in the exam.
- In-person, open book (restricted): The exam will take place on campus under invigilation. You may refer only to specific physical materials such as a named textbook during the exam. Permitted materials will be specified by your department. Electronic devices may not be used in the exam.
- In-person, closed book: The exam will take place on campus under invigilation. You may not refer to any physical materials or electronic devices during the exam. There may be times when a paper dictionary,
for example, may be permitted in an otherwise closed book exam. Any exceptions will be specified by your department.
Your department will provide further guidance before your exams.
Overall assessment
Reassessment
Module supervisor and teaching staff
Dr Beatriz De Paiva, email: bdepaiva@essex.ac.uk.
Dr. Beatriz de Paiva
Dr. B. de Paiva, Office: 4.211, Telephone 01206 872236, email bdepaiva@essex.ac.uk
Yes
Yes
No
Dr Maria Da Conceicao Pereira
Newcastle University
Lecturer
Available via Moodle
Of 3801 hours, 0 (0%) hours available to students:
3801 hours not recorded due to service coverage or fault;
0 hours not recorded due to opt-out by lecturer(s).
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