2016/17 Undergraduate Module Catalogue
SPPO3110 Advanced Portuguese Language
20 creditsClass Size: 30
Module manager: Sofia Martinho
Email: s.martinho@leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) View Timetable
Year running 2016/17
Pre-requisites
| SPPO2090 | Portuguese Language Skills |
| SPPO2091 | Portuguese Language Skills |
This module is approved as a discovery module
Module summary
This module will develop advanced skills in speaking, writing, reading and listening in Portuguese. Both the Portuguese and Brazilian variants of the language are covered. Specific skills covered include written composition, oral presentations, translation into and out of Portuguese, and the preparation of summaries of longer texts written in Portuguese.Objectives
To consolidate skills in written and oral Portuguese acquired during levels 1 and 2 and during the term or year abroad. Students will further develop their skills in translation, summarizing, essay writing, complex letter writing, and oral presentation.Upon completion of this module students will be able to express themselves fluently and accurately in both Portuguese and English.
Syllabus
Language classes will concentrate on translation, summarizing, essay writing and complex letter writing skills. Oral classes will concentrate on the preparation, presentation and discussion of a range of topics of contemporary interest.
Teaching methods
| Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
| Language Class | 40 | 1.00 | 40.00 |
| Private study hours | 160.00 | ||
| Total Contact hours | 40.00 | ||
| Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 200.00 | ||
Private study
- Preparation for and follow-up after each class- Preparation for assessment
Opportunities for Formative Feedback
Progress is monitored through:- continuous summative assessment (assessed oral presentation, grammar test and unseen translation);
- formative assessment (regular written exercises, weekly language work; and
- contribution to oral classes throughout.
Methods of assessment
Coursework
| Assessment type | Notes | % of formal assessment |
| Oral Presentation | Oral Presentations in class | 10.00 |
| Written Work | Written Coursework | 20.00 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Coursework) | 30.00 | |
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) | 3 hr 00 mins | 25.00 |
| Standard exam (closed essays, MCQs etc) | 3 hr 00 mins | 25.00 |
| Practical Exam / OSCE | 0 hr 10 mins | 10.00 |
| Practical Exam / OSCE | 0 hr 10 mins | 10.00 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Exams) | 70.00 | |
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 websiteLast updated: 24/09/2015
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