Overview
This language module is designed for students who have basic knowledge of the language or who have completed Level 101/001 Beginners 1. Some previous knowledge of the language is required. Through a variety of methods, students will develop a basic competence in reading, writing, listening and speaking and an understanding of basic grammar. At the end of this 12 week-module, students will have reached a high A1 level in the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) and will be able to carry out simple tasks in the language. Students will be able to understand and use everyday expressions and basic phrases aimed at the satisfaction of most needs in a day-to-day context. They will be able to interact and participate effectively in basic conversations. They will achieve a good understanding of significant aspects of life and culture of the country and intercultural skills necessary for their language proficiency level.
Learning Outcomes
1. Apply basic reading, writing, listening and speaking skills in line with the CEFR high A1 level in Portuguese.
2. Provide students with an understanding of basic structures of Portuguese grammar.
3. Provide an introduction to the culture and society of Portuguese-speaking countries.
4. Develop some intercultural understanding.
Syllabus
Functional Content:
- Family members.
- Describing physical appearance.
- Talking about likes and dislikes.
- Ordering food at a café.
- Telling the time and date.
- Talking about routines.
- Talking on the phone.
Grammatical content:
- Possessive pronouns.
- Differences between SER, HAVER and ESTAR.
- Adverbs and prepositions of place.
- Comparatives and Superlatives.
- Indefinite pronouns.
Lexical content:
- Physical appearance
- Likes and dislikes
- Hobbies and spare time activities
- Typical Portuguese food
- Habits and routines
- Text messages
Week 1: Units 9-10
Week 2: Units 11
Week 3: Units 12
Week 4: Units 13
Week 5: Units 14
Week 6: Units 15
Week 7: Units 16
Week 8: Units 17
Week 9: Units 18
Week 10: Units 19
Week 11: Units 20
Week 12: Written and speaking tests will take place this week. Completing the assessment is required for students taking the course as part of their degree, or if they would like to have the course recorded in their HEAR.
For all other students, taking the tests is also strongly recommended, as a measure of their progress and learning.
Textbook details:
Passaporte para Português 1-pack (2024): This pack includes the Student’s Book (Livro do Aluno) and the Workbook (Caderno de Exercícios) and is available here: Passaporte Para Portugues 1 - Pack - 9789897528507 - Bay Language Books
Study Hours
The total number of study hours for this module is 150 hours, in line with undergraduate university modules. This includes class meetings, completing homework, assessment preparation and self-directed study in line with guidance from the course lecturer.
If you are studying on the extracurricular mode, we recognise that the total number of hours that you may be able to study every week may depend on your availability and previous experience studying languages, however, expected contribution to classes, homework completion, and learning outcomes will not vary.
Please note that the ‘last date available to book’ date is only a guide. We reserve the right to close bookings earlier if courses are over- or under-subscribed. In order to avoid disappointment, please be sure enrol as soon as possible. Registrations will not be processed until the following day if received after 3pm.
Course Lecturer: Dr Lourdes Salgado
Born in Galicia, Northwestern Spain, Lourdes completed a MSc Psychology at the University of Liverpool and a PhD in Victorian Literature, which was awarded a Cum Laude, at the University of Salamanca, Spain. Her research focuses on power relations between servants and masters in Victorian sensationalist fiction from a Foucauldian and Chartist viewpoint. She has lectured on Spanish language and culture and Business Spanish for over ten years. She is an Assistant Examiner for the Spanish Diploma at the International Baccalaureate and a Cambridge Speaking Examiner. She has translated two books from English into Spanish and Galician language within the field of Children and Young Adults Literature in the 19th and 20th century and has several other publications. She is also a Portuguese freelance interpreter.
Fees for language courses are £190/£95.
Please note that the ‘last date available to book’ date is only a guide. We reserve the right to close bookings earlier if courses are over- or under-subscribed. In order to avoid disappointment, please be sure enrol as soon as possible. Registrations will not be processed until the following day if received after 3pm.
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