2016/17 Undergraduate Module Catalogue

SPPO2090 Portuguese Language Skills

20 creditsClass Size: 15

Module manager: Carmem Mackle
Email: C.H.Mackle@leeds.ac.uk

Taught: Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) View Timetable

Year running 2016/17

Pre-requisite qualifications

Students must have successfully completed the level 1 modules SPPO1080/1081 or the level 1 module SPPO1083 (or equivalents).

This module is mutually exclusive with

SPPO2091

Portuguese Language Skills

This module is approved as a discovery module

Module summary

This module aims to consolidate knowledge of Portuguese grammar studied during the level 1 modules SPPO1082 and SPPO1083 and expand students' vocabulary range. Teaching is divided into a series of units, developing various important skills, such as the ability to work in a team, to a deadline, and the ability to assimilate and organize written and spoken material and present it in a given register, style and context. One unit, for example, includes the preparation of correspondence and a curriculum vitae in Portuguese.Students wishing to take this module should have passed either SPPO1082 or SPPO1083 in Level 1. For further information visit the Department of Spanish and Portuguese website, www.leeds.ac.uk/spanport

Objectives

To expose students to different uses of language and the resulting effects on register and style, to consolidate knowledge of Portuguese grammar and expand students' vocabulary range and, finally, to move away from traditional prose/translation exercises by incorporating, instead, more general linguistic skills into the preparation of language for spoken and written communication. Upon completion of this module students will be able to express themselves fluently and accurately in both Portuguese and English.

Syllabus

The module will be divided into a series of units, each involving a specific exercise which will allow students to develop various important skills, such as the ability to work in a team, to a deadline, and the ability to assimilate and organise written and spoken material and present it in a given register, style and context. One unit, for example, involves the preparation of a C.V. Students will be interviewed for a mock job based on the preparation of this C.V. and covering letter.

Teaching methods

Delivery type	Number	Length hours	Student hours
Language Class	21	1.00	21.00
Oral Class	21	1.00	21.00
Lecture	21	1.00	21.00
Private study hours			137.00
Total Contact hours			63.00
Total hours (100hr per 10 credits)			200.00

Private study

Students will be required to continue the group work started in language classes outside class hours, for at least a further hour per week.

Opportunities for Formative Feedback

Progress is monitored through a non-assessed formative oral presentation in class.

Methods of assessment

Coursework

Assessment type	Notes	% of formal assessment
In-course Assessment	6 pieces of written work and 2 orals	60.00
Total percentage (Assessment Coursework)		60.00

Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated

Exams

Exam type	Exam duration	% of formal assessment
Standard exam (closed essays, MCQs etc)	2 hr 00 mins	40.00
Total percentage (Assessment Exams)		40.00

Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated

Reading list

The reading list is available from the Library website

Last updated: 08/08/2012

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