POR4110 : Level C (HE Advanced) Portuguese - Exchange Semester 1
- Offered for Year: 2024/25
- Available to incoming Study Abroad and Exchange students
- Module Leader(s): Dr Conceicao Pereira
- Owning School: Modern Languages
- Teaching Location: Newcastle City Campus
Semesters
Your programme is made up of credits, the total differs on programme to programme.
| Semester 1 Credit Value: | 10 |
| ECTS Credits: | 5.0 |
| European Credit Transfer System | |
Aims
In consonance with the overall aims of the degrees offered in the SML, this module will:
Focus on further developing the students’ written communicative and oral /aural competence in the foreign language gained in POR2010 (or equivalent) (including fluency, grammatical and lexical accuracy and range; register and pronunciation).
Facilitate student's ability to establish and maintain effective social and working relations with speakers of the foreign language in written and spoken media.
Teaching in weekly language classes will focus on communication and on the formal structures of the language. All four skills: listening, reading, writing and speaking are fully integrated in the language classes and will be assessed.
Outline Of Syllabus
Training in grammar, vocabulary and communicative competence through use of class textbooks and other materials. Further practice on summary and composition, listening and oral presentations. Focus on literary texts by contemporary Lusophone writers (short stories, short novels).
THIS COURSE WILL BE TAUGHT AND ASSESSED IN PORTUGUESE.
Teaching Methods
Teaching Activities
| Category | Activity | Number | Length | Student Hours | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Structured Guided Learning | Lecture materials | 11 | 0:30 | 5:30 | Non-synchronous online activities |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Practical | 11 | 1:00 | 11:00 | Synchronous practicals, on campus if possible or online in case of deterioration of Covid-situation |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Small group teaching | 11 | 2:00 | 22:00 | Language seminars, on campus - present in person |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Drop-in/surgery | 11 | 0:30 | 5:30 | Synchronous drop-in surgery online |
| Guided Independent Study | Independent study | 1 | 56:00 | 56:00 | N/A |
| Total | 100:00 |
Jointly Taught With
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| POR4010 | Level C (HE Advanced) Portuguese |
Teaching Rationale And Relationship
1. Teaching in the language seminars will focus on oral communication skills (speaking and listening) while reading and writing skills are mainly developed in the preparation of and the associated work after the language seminar. The recorded lecture materials will focus on key study skills and the formal structures of the language.
2. Independent learning and learner autonomy are further developed through the means of online grammar videos and related activities, synchronous drop-in surgery, pair and group work and self-study at home via the University’s Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) Canvas and the Language Resource Centre. Particular initiative is expected from students at this level, e.g. course participants will be asked to contribute their own materials to the classes and activities and be very pro-active in their language study.
Assessment Methods
The format of resits will be determined by the Board of Examiners
Other Assessment
| Description | Semester | When Set | Percentage | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | 1 | M | 100 | Portfolio task combining reading/writing |
Assessment Rationale And Relationship
Portfolio task 1 will be submitted online towards the end of Semester 1 (100%). It will test the students’ ability to produce a well-structured text in the target language based on the comprehension and analysis of written source material.
Reading Lists
Timetable
- Timetable Website: www.ncl.ac.uk/timetable/
- POR4110's Timetable