POR4210 : Level C (HE Advanced) Portuguese - Exchange Semester 2
- 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 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 15 | 1:00 | 15:00 | Synchronous drop-in surgery online |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Practical | 1 | 1:00 | 1:00 | N/A |
| Structured Guided Learning | Academic skills activities | 22 | 1:00 | 22:00 | Non-synchronous online activities |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Practical | 1 | 2:00 | 2:00 | Language seminars on campus - present-in-person |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Small group teaching | 10 | 2:00 | 20:00 | Language seminars on campus - present-in-person |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Small group teaching | 10 | 1:00 | 10:00 | Language seminars on campus - present-in-person |
| Guided Independent Study | Independent study | 30 | 1:00 | 30:00 | 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
Exams
| Description | Length | Semester | When Set | Percentage | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oral Examination | 15 | 2 | M | 20 | On campus, live presentation and discussion at the end of Semester Two |
| Written Examination | 150 | 2 | A | 60 | On campus exam |
Exam Pairings
| Module Code | Module Title | Semester | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level C (HE Advanced) Portuguese | 2 | N/A |
Other Assessment
| Description | Semester | When Set | Percentage | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | 2 | M | 20 | Portfolio task combining listening/writing. |
Formative Assessments
Formative Assessment is an assessment which develops your skills in being assessed, allows for you to receive feedback, and prepares you for being assessed. However, it does not count to your final mark.
| Description | Semester | When Set | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Written exercise | 2 | M | Formative tasks prior to written exam. |
Assessment Rationale And Relationship
- The portfolio task (20%) will be submitted online before the Easter break. This task will test students’ ability to produce a well-structured text in the target language based on the comprehension and analysis of audio / video source material (excluding written text).
- The oral examination (20%) will take place during Semester 2. It will test students’ ability to conduct independent research, critically evaluate authentic material, and to produce and present their own output orally in a clear and structured manner. It will also assess their ability to speak freely and interact in a discussion on these findings and on general matters.
- The final written exam at the end of Semester 2 (60%) will take place during the exam period and will test the students’ ability to produce and present a well-structured text or texts in the target language. Students may be allowed to type their own answers provided that spell check / grammar check has been disabled. This formal examination provides summative information to staff and student on student's achievement in the target language at the end of this module.
Reading Lists
Timetable
- Timetable Website: www.ncl.ac.uk/timetable/
- POR4210's Timetable