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LL299-30 Portuguese Intermediate Accelerated

Department
School of Modern Languages and Cultures
Level
Undergraduate Level 2
Module leader
Evan Stewart
Credit value
30
Module duration
21 weeks
Assessment
100% coursework
Study location
University of Warwick main campus, Coventry

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Introductory description

The module is designed to enable students who have demonstrated higher linguistic skills to fast-track two levels (levels 3 and 4) in one year instead of two.
The module will strengthen reading and writing skills and will also reinforce the communicative skills acquired during previous study of the Portuguese language. Students will gain further insights into the culture and civilisation of Portuguese-speaking countries. The module will offer a more advanced study of language structure and syntax, and will concentrate on using the target language for discussing and analysing aspects of Portuguese and society.

Prior knowledge of Portuguese:

● A2 of the CEFR (Common European Framework of Reference)
● or a high grade in GCSE or equivalent
● or Language Centre Beginners Accelerated
● or equivalent.

Successful completion of Portuguese Intermediate Accelerated qualifies students to progress to Portuguese Advanced.

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Module aims

To understand ideas in complex text, and produce text on a wide range of topics;
To facilitate students’ self-awareness of strengths and weaknesses in order to improve their learning skills.
To work towards B2.1 of the CEFR (Common European Framework of reference);

Outline syllabus

This is an indicative module outline only to give an indication of the sort of topics that may be covered. Actual sessions held may differ.

See module web page http://www2.warwick.ac.uk/fac/arts/languagecentre/academic/

Learning outcomes

By the end of the module, students should be able to:

  • To apply knowledge of grammar appropriate to the level.
  • To understand the main ideas and some detail of complex texts on concrete and abstract topics.
  • To interact with fluency and spontaneity, and account for and sustain viewpoints.
  • To write clear, detailed text on a wide range of subjects; explain viewpoints on topical issues.

International

This module develops intercultural awareness and helps to prepare students for international student mobility.

Subject specific skills

● Strategies for understanding gist and specific information;
● Intercultural competence;
● Strategies to communicate effectively both in writing and orally in Portuguese.

Transferable skills

● Communication skills: written and oral presentation, defending one’s point of view;
● Intellectual skills: critical thinking, analysis;
● Organisational skills: independent work, time management;
● Interpersonal skills: flexibility, adaptability and the ability to work with others,
● Digital skills.

Study time

Type Required
Supervised practical classes 63 sessions of 1 hour (21%)
Private study 232 hours (78%)
Assessment 3 hours (1%)
Total 298 hours

Private study description

Work set on Moodle and homework set by tutor.

Costs

No further costs have been identified for this module.

You do not need to pass all assessment components to pass the module.

Assessment group A
Weighting Study time Eligible for self-certification
Assessment component
Oral test 40% 1 hour No

Speaking test (length varies according to language level)
Reassessment component is the same
Assessment component
Reading and Writing test 50% 1 hour No
Reassessment component is the same
Assessment component
Interim test 10% 1 hour No

Shor test to monitor progress in the first term
Reassessment component is the same
Feedback on assessment

Verbal feedback is provided to the class regarding regular formative tasks set for homework and activities completed in class; individual written feedback is also provided for written work which has been handed in by students. Feedback is also provided orally and in writing on practice test papers.

Courses

This module is Core optional for:

  • Year 3 of UFRA-R900 Undergraduate Modern Languages
  • Year 2 of ULNA-R9Q2 Undergraduate Modern Languages with Linguistics

This module is Unusual option for:

  • Year 3 of UPHA-V7ML Undergraduate Philosophy, Politics and Economics

This module is Core option list A for:

  • Year 2 of UFRA-R900 Undergraduate Modern Languages
  • Year 2 of ULNA-R9L1 Undergraduate Modern Languages and Economics (4-year)
  • Year 3 of ULNA-R9Q2 Undergraduate Modern Languages with Linguistics

This module is Core option list C for:

  • Year 3 of ULNA-R9L1 Undergraduate Modern Languages and Economics (4-year)

This module is Core option list D for:

  • Year 3 of UFRA-R900 Undergraduate Modern Languages

This module is Core option list G for:

  • Year 2 of ULNA-R9Q1 Undergraduate Modern Languages and Linguistics

This module is Option list G for:

  • UPHA-V7ML Undergraduate Philosophy, Politics and Economics
    • Year 1 of V7ML Philosophy, Politics and Economics (Tripartite)
    • Year 2 of V7ML Philosophy, Politics and Economics (Tripartite)