To provide students with competence in reading, writing, listening and speaking Portuguese at basic level;

To provide students with a sound understanding of basic aspects of Portuguese grammar;

To provide students with a solid understanding of basic aspects of Portuguese grammar;

To explore aspects of contemporary Portuguese speaking culture through the medium of Portuguese.

(LO1) Apply basic reading, writing, speaking and listening skills in Portuguese.

(LO2) Communicate in Portuguese in everyday contexts, using formal and informal registers as appropriate.

(LO3) Demonstrate a knowledge and understanding of the structures, registers and varieties of Portuguese.

(LO4) Demonstrate some knowledge and understanding of the cultures and linguistic contexts of the countries where Portuguese is spoken.

(LO5) Critically reflect on and effectively apply language learning strategies.

(S1) Communication (oral, written and visual) - presentation skills - written

(S2) Communication (oral, written and visual) - presentation skills - oral

(S3) Communication (oral, written and visual) - listening skills

(S4) Global citizenship - cultural awareness

(S5) Improving own learning / performance - reflective practice

Teaching method 1 - seminar.
The grammar classes will cover the principal grammatical functions of Portuguese in order to build a solid base from which to progress in PORT324.

The grammar classes will take the form of explanations of language functions and subsequent practice of what has been learnt. The language skills classes will help build vocabulary and develop skills in reading comprehension, listening and writing, as well as explore cultural topics through the exploration of texts, songs and short clips. These classes will also be integrated with the language functions being studied in the grammar classes and will offer further opportunity for students to practice and consolidate them.

The oral classes will focus on practising speaking and listening in Portuguese and students are encouraged to participate actively. The tutor will prepare activities and role-playing exercises around a specific theme or topic, and specific language functions.

The seminars consist of one grammar class, one language skills class and one oral class (conducted by a native speaker) per week.

Topics covered during the module may include:

Pronunciation and stress;

Accents;

Gender and number agreements;

Verbs Ser and Estar;

Definite and indefinite articles;

Present tense;

Reflexive verbs;

Present continuous;

Present tense of irregular verbs;

Possessive pronouns;

Degree of adjectives;

Demonstrative pronouns;

Direct and indirect object pronouns;

The Preterite tense;

The Imperfect tense;

Contrastive use of the Preterite and Imperfect tenses.