Modern Language I (Portuguese)
Code: 100042Credits: 6
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| Art History | OP | 4 |
| Musicology | OP | 3 |
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| English and French Studies | OP | 4 |
| English and Classics Studies | OP | 3 |
| English and Classics Studies | OP | 4 |
Contact lecturer
- Name :
- Noelia Moreno Herrero
- Email :
- noelia.moreno@uab.cat
Group languages
You can consult this information at the end of the document.
Prerequisites
Not applicable.
Objectives
The subject of Language Modern I (Portuguese) aims to familiarize students with the essential aspects of the Portuguese language both, in its written and spoken forms, so that by the end of the course they will have acquired an elementary competence in the language not only regarding its communicative aspects but also with respect to the relevant morphological, phonetic, lexical, grammatical and cultural aspects.
Learning outcomes
- Carrying out oral presentations using appropriate academic vocabulary and style.
- Submitting works in accordance with both individual and small group demands and personal styles.
- Ability to maintain an appropriate conversation.
- Critically taking part in classroom oral debates and using the discipline's specific vocabulary.
- Communicating in the studied language in oral and written form, properly using vocabulary and grammar.
- Carrying out oral presentations using an appropriate academic vocabulary and style.
- Engaging in debates about historical facts respecting the other participants' opinions.
- Identifying the main and secondary ideas and expressing them with linguistic correctness.
- Preparing an oral and written discourse in the corresponding language in a proper and organized way.
- Communicating in oral and written form in the studied language, properly using vocabulary and grammar.
- Critically taking part in classroom oral debates and using the discipline's specific vocabulary.
- Carrying out oral presentations using an appropriate academic vocabulary and style.
- Carrying out oral presentations using an appropriate academic vocabulary and style.
- Critically taking part in classroom oral debates and using the discipline's specific vocabulary.
- Carrying out oral presentations using an appropriate academic vocabulary and style.
- Identifying main and supporting ideas and expressing them with linguistic correctness.
- Submit assignments in formats tailored to requirements and personal styles, whether carried out individually or in a small group.
- Construct an oral and written discourse in the corresponding language that is well-organised and correct.
- Identify principal and secondary ideas and express them using correct language.
- Participate in classroom debates from a critical perspective, using the vocabulary of the discipline.
- Express ideas in the language studied, orally and in writing, using vocabulary and grammar appropriately.
- Give oral presentations, using an appropriate style and vocabulary.
- Maintain a conversation attuned to the level of the interlocutor.
- Carrying out oral presentations using an appropriate academic vocabulary and style.
- Identify main and secondary ideas and express them with linguistic correctness.
- Identify the relationships between literature and language, and the language in which it is spoken and written, and express them with linguistic correctness.
- Participate in oral debates in the classroom in a critical manner and using the vocabulary of the discipline.
- Express themselves in the language studied, orally and in writing, using vocabulary and grammar appropriately.
- Make oral presentations using appropriate academic vocabulary and style.
- Maintain a conversation appropriate to the level of the interlocutor.
- Present work in formats suited to personal demands and styles, both individually and in small groups.
- Preparing an oral and written discourse in the corresponding language in a proper and organized way.
- Develop an organized and correct oral and written speech, in the corresponding language.
- Identify the main and secondary ideas and express them with linguistic correctness.
- Communicate in the studied language in oral and written form, properly using vocabulary and grammar.
- Carry out oral presentations using an appropriate academic vocabulary and style.
- Critically take part in classroom oral debates and use the discipline's specific vocabulary.
- Present works in formats tailored to the needs and personal styles, both individual and small group.
- Create an organised and correct discourse, spoken and in writing, in the corresponding language.
Contents
Communicative objectives
- To introduced myself
- To Exchange personal information
- To ask for help to communicate
- To express preferences
- To talk about schedules and activities in the classroom
- To greet and to answer
- To describe people
- To talk about family, friends and colleagues
- To Express possession
- To Understand short and personal messages
- To make presentations
- To say goodbye
- To describe neighbourhoods, homes, furniture, and decorating accessories
- To locate
- To compare
- To understand real estate ads
- To exchange information on areas, measures and prices
- To agree and disagree
- To meet someone
- To exchange information on schedules
- To talk about routines
- To make plans
- To talk about past experiences
- To talk about holidays and travel
- To exchange information for services
- To understand a tourist flyer
- To book a trip
Grammar objectives
- Definite articles
- Pronouns (subject)
- Present simple
- Interrogatives
- Name: genre
- De, em, a + articles
- Adjectives: nationalities
- Ser vs. Estar
- Estar + a + Infinitive
- Adjectives: gender and number
- Possessives
- Demonstrative
- Prepositions + demonstratives
- Locution phrases
- Comparisons
- Have + indefinite
- Tudo vs. Todo
- Future: Ir + infinitive
- Time prepositions
- Reflective verbs
- Reflective pronouns
- Simple past
- Time expressions
- Prepositions of movement
- Adjectives and adverbs
Lexical objectives
- Language, nationalities and countries
- Numbers
- In class
- Hours and days of the week
- Colours
- Physical and psychological descriptions
- Family
- Jobs
- Personal relationships
- Months
- Types of houses
- Furniture and decoration
- City
- Measures
- Prices
- Real estate ads
- Personal, domestic and professional routines
- Professions
- Hobbies
- Expressions of frequency
- Holidays (destinations, accommodation, transport and activities
Learning activities and methodology
| Title | Hours | ECTS | Learning outcomes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theoretical and practical classes; Oral practice in the classroom | 52 | 2.08 | 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 10, 11, 14, 17, 20, 21, 23, 27, 28, 30, 31 |
| Reading of texts; review (grammar, vocabulary, etc.); realization of works. | 70 | 2.8 | 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 9, 10, 11, 14, 17, 18, 20, 21, 23, 26, 27, 28, 30, 31 |
| Tutorials and Preparation of works 15 | 15 | 0.6 | 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 10, 11, 14, 17, 20, 21, 23, 27, 28, 30, 31 |
The subject of Modern Language I (Portuguese) is instrumental and essentially practical. The emphasis in the formative activities will be put in the active participation of the students to be able to reach the competences anticipated in this educational guide.
In general terms, the learning will be directed through the following set of techniques and actions:
- Master class with ICT support and collective discussion.
- The practice of written and oral expression in Portuguese language.
- Complete individual and group exercises, both written and oral.
- Carry out autonomous activities: notebook exercises, preparation of tests, readings, essays, searching for information on the Internet.
- Classroom exchanges (teacher-student, student-student).
- Grammar, written / oral, and written / oral tests.
Assessment
Continuous assessment activities
| Title | Weight | Hours | ECTS | Learning outcomes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Two presencial written and oral comprehension tests | 20 % | 4 | 0.16 | 2, 5, 8, 17, 18, 19, 21, 28, 30, 31, 32, 38 |
| One oral expression test | 25 % | 1 | 0.04 | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 17, 18, 20, 21, 22, 23, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 36, 37 |
| One assessment of language use (grammar and vocabulary) | 25 % | 2 | 0.08 | 2, 10, 17, 28, 31, 35, 38 |
| Two written expression tests | 28 % | 4 | 0.16 | 5, 8, 9, 10, 16, 18, 19, 21, 25, 26, 28, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 38, 39 |
| Various assignments: attendance at seminars, conferences, workshops, etc.; completion of supplementary tasks. | 2% | 2 | 0.08 | 1, 2, 5, 7, 11, 12, 17, 22, 24, 29, 31, 36, 38 |
Students have to perform 5 assessment activities in class:
- Two in-person written expression tests: 28% of the final mark.
- One in-person language proficiency test (grammar and vocabulary): 25% of the final mark.
- One oral expression test: 25% of the final mark.
- Two in-person tests on listening and reading comprehension: 20% of the final mark.
- Various assignments: attendance at seminars, conferences, workshops, etc.; completion of supplementary tasks: 2% of the final mark.
The subject's final mark will be the sum of the five partial percentages (28% + 25% + 25% + 20% + 2% = 100%).
Students must attend assessment activities (on the date and at the time established) and under no circumstances will it be accepted to take them on remote or in a later date or time. The lecturer must be notified of any absences from assessment activities due to health reasons or unforeseen circumstances in advance, via email; in this case, any absence from assessment activities must be justified by means of official documents within a maximum of 15 days of the assessment activity date. In the case of an absence from assessment activities due to work reasons, the lecture must be notified at least 15 days in advance; in this case, any absence from assessment activities must be justified by means of official documents issued by the company itself. In the case of an absence from assessment activities due any other reason not been unforeseen, the lecture must be notified at least 15 days in advance; in this case, any absence from assessment activities must be justified by means of official documents within a maximum of 15 days of the assessment activity date. Students will lose the right to take the assessment activity if they arrive 30 minutes or more late.
It is forbidden the use of any automatic translation tool, or text creation tool or text rewriting tool in the assessment activities, including the oral presentation. Any misconduct or infringement that includes the use of any of these tools, or plagiarism or copying or impersonation, etc., detected by the lecture, will be given a mark of zero for the entire assessment activity and for all students involved.
The use of cell phones in class is prohibited, except when requested or authorized by the lecture for activities requiring them. The use of chat rooms, social media, or instant messaging during class is also prohibited.
The subject's lecture will evaluate any exceptional cases or circumstances personally.
Following the subject and contacting its lecture are solely the responsibility of each student. Any communication regarding this subject must be sent to the lecture.
The subject's schedule may vary depending on the group's pace of work and needs. The lecture reserves the right to make any modifications they consider appropriate.
Continuous assessment
Assessment
Assessment is continuous. Students must provide evidence of their progress by completing various tasks and tests. Tasks and tests deadlines will be indicated in the course schedule on the first day of class. The information on assessment activities and their weighting is a guide. The subject's lecturer will provide full information when teaching begins.
Review
When publishing final marks prior to recording them on students' transcripts, the lecturer will provide written notification of a date and time for reviewing assessment activities. Students must arrange reviews in agreement with the lecturer.
Missed/failed assessment activities
Students may retake assessment activities they have failed or compensate for any they have missed, provided that those they have actually performed account for a minimum of 66.6% (two thirds) of the subject's final mark and that they have a weighted average mark of at least 3.5.
The lecturer will inform students of the procedure involved, in writing, when publishing final marks prior to recording them on transcripts. The lecturer may set one assignment per failed or missed assessment activity or a single assignment to cover a number of such activities. Under no circumstances may an assessment activity worth 100% of the final mark be retaken or compensated for. In case of retaking, maximum grade will be 5 (Pass).
Classification as "not assessable"
In the event of the assessment activities a student has performed accounting for just 25% or less of the subject's final mark, their work will be classified as "not assessable" on their transcript.
Misconduct in assessment activities
Any irregularity committed during an assessment (academic fraud, plagiarism, or misuse of AI, unless expressly authorized in the course syllabus) that could lead to a significant change in the grade will result in a grade of 0 for that assessment. If multiple irregularities occur during assessments for the same course, the final grade for that course will be 0. Furthermore, disciplinary proceedings may be initiated against any individual who commits any of these irregularities.
Use of AI
In this course, the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies is not permitted at any stage of the assessment activities. Any work that includes AI-generated content will be considered a breach of academic integrity and will be graded a 0, regardless of any disciplinary proceedings that may be initiated.
Single Assessment
This subject does not provide for a single assessment system.
Bibliography
The teacher will indicate the relevant bibliography.
Software
No software required.
Course groups and languages
The information provided is provisional until November 30. After this date, you will be able to consult the language of each group through this link. To access the information, you will need to enter the course CODE
| Type of teaching | Group | Language | Semester | Shift |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (TE) Theory | 1 | Portuguese | first semester | afternoon |
| (PAUL) Classroom practices | 1 | Portuguese | first semester | morning-mixed |