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PORT10020

Academic Year 2024/2025

Portuguese Language Ia (PORT10020)

Subject:
Portuguese
College:
Arts & Humanities
School:
Languages, Cultures & Linguis
Level:
1 (Introductory)
Credits:
5
Module Coordinator:
Dr Ana Vera
Trimester:
Autumn
Mode of Delivery:
On Campus
Internship Module:
No
How will I be graded?
Letter grades

Curricular information is subject to change.

This module is designed as an introduction to Portuguese Language and culture of the Portuguese-speaking countries. It aims to provide students with no prior knowledge of Portuguese the communication competencies for Level A1, taking as reference the descriptors of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.

This module is a core module for anyone wishing to take a degree in Portuguese at UCD, whether the BA, BHumanities, BAIML or BEducation with Gaeilge/Modern Languages degrees (also as part of MALI).
Students who have completed Portuguese 1a will be able to progress to the next step.

CLASS TIMES: to accelerate your learning as Beginners, you will have 3 classes per week: Mon 9; Wed 9, and on Fridays 10 am.

It is orientated for academically trained learners who are willing to learn (a) foreign language(s) and acquire basic command of the Portuguese language through a variety of listening, speaking, reading, and writing activities. The course focuses on language that is required for communicating in real everyday situations, such as introducing oneself and others, preferences, basic descriptions, and talking about daily routines.
You will also become familiar with the two standardised varieties (European and Brazilian Portuguese)

Enjoy!


About this Module

Learning Outcomes:

On satisfactory completion of this module, according to the descriptors of CEFR students should be able to:
1) Introduce themselves, ask and answer simple questions about concrete subjects of daily life, using simple phrases and vocabulary
2) Carry out basic everyday tasks like ordering a meal or asking for directions
3) Understand simple oral and written texts
4) write simple phrases and short texts
5) Demonstrate a sound grasp of the basic grammatical structures and sentence patterns of the Portuguese language
6) Give short oral presentations in Portuguese on a defined topic to a small group of listeners and engage in group discussion of the topic presented.

Indicative Module Content:

Whilst the content may vary from year to year, it is envisioned that you will work through a course book, covering all essential points of grammar, and consolidating skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Grammatical structures as well as vocabulary will be introduced in context. You will have the opportunity to practice language skills in class and interactively set homework.
There will be an opportunity to explore the main differences between the two standardised varieties of Portuguese (Brazilian and European Portuguese).

Recommended textbook: Ponto de Encontro: Portuguese as a World Language. Pearson New International Edition – 2nd Edition.

Key Functions:
1. Introducing, greeting, and saying goodbye
2. Describing people, places and objects
3. Asking for and telling the time
4. Asking about and expressing location
5. Describing simple routines
6. Express likes and dislikes
7. Describing continuous actions in the present
8. Seasons and weather

Key grammar points:
1. Ser vs Estar
2. The simple present form of regular verbs ending in -ar,-er and -ir
3. The present form of some irregular verbs
4. Personal, reflexive and interrogative pronouns
5. Definite and indefinite articles
6. Some prepositions and prepositional phrases of time and space
7. The preterit tense of regular verbs and of “ir”

Students will also learn more about the cultures associated with the language and its speakers.

This information is indicative and may undergo changes.

Student Effort Hours:
Student Effort Type Hours
Small Group

33
Specified Learning Activities

48
Autonomous Student Learning

20
Total

101

Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
Students will explore the use of the language in a safe, supportive and inclusive learning environment. Students will experience the target language in a productive way, carefully designed to grow familiarity and confidence.

We follow an action-oriented communicative approach. The lessons include whole-class activities and active/task-based learning enhanced with Brightspace Virtual Learning Environments: online tests/quizzes, pair and small-group work, role-play, responding to short texts, listening to dialogues, and watching video clips. Grammar is introduced in context.
PLEASE NOTE that this module focuses on developing linguistic competencies so attendance in classes is extremely important, and assessment will often take place during classes.
Students are expected to spend some hours per week working on the various course activities:
Self-study (20h): Reading and listening to materials relating to the course; doing tasks and a variety of exercises, including grammar;
Oral interaction in class is expected and interaction through Brightspace to solve any doubts, problems, and any other issues students might have.

Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations

Not applicable to this module.


Module Requisites and Incompatibles
Not applicable to this module.
 

Assessment Strategy
Description Timing Component Scale Must Pass Component % of Final Grade In Module Component Repeat Offered
Participation in Learning Activities: Up to 6 formative tasks per trimester: quizzes, handwritten submissions, in-class/recorded oral practice (grammar, writing, speaking, reading and listening comprehension, vocabulary). Week 3, Week 4, Week 5, Week 6, Week 7, Week 8, Week 9, Week 10, Week 11 Graded No
30
 No
Exam (In-person): A two-hour written exam made up of core components developed to test Portuguese language skills: grammar, reading, writing and comprehension. End of trimester
Duration:
2 hr(s)
 Standard conversion grade scale 40% No
50
 No
Exam (In-person): Grammar and audiovisual test Week 7 Standard conversion grade scale 40% No
20
 No

Carry forward of passed components
No
 

Resit In Terminal Exam
Spring Yes - 2 Hour
Please see Student Jargon Buster for more information about remediation types and timing. 

Feedback Strategy/Strategies

• Feedback individually to students, on an activity or draft prior to summative assessment
• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment
• Group/class feedback, post-assessment
• Online automated feedback
• Self-assessment activities

How will my Feedback be Delivered?

Formative feedback individually to students on non graded assessments at the discretion of the tutor - Students will be told what they have done well and what they need to do to improve. Feedback individually to students on graded assessments - includes reminding students of what they were aiming to achieve (the learning outcomes). Feedback to the class, on activities developed in class, where appropriate - feedback given against explicit and agreed criteria for success (clear marking criteria aligned with the learning outcomes).


Prescribed textbook: Ponto de Encontro: Portuguese as a World Language. Pearson New International Edition – 2nd Edition.






Name Role
Mr Vitor Fernandes Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Dr Ana Vera Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Janaína Travassos Bandeira de Mello Tutor

Timetabling information is displayed only for guidance purposes, relates to the current Academic Year only and is subject to change.
Autumn Seminar Offering 1 Week(s) - 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12 Fri 10:00 - 10:50
Autumn Seminar Offering 1 Week(s) - 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12 Mon 09:00 - 09:50
Autumn Seminar Offering 1 Week(s) - 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12 Wed 09:00 - 09:50
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