LaTrobe-Portuguese Beginners 2A/3A

Subject 922-032 (2008)

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Credit Points: 12.500
Level: Undergraduate
Dates & Locations:

This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2008:

Semester 1, - Taught on campus.
Pre-teaching Period Start not applicable
Teaching Period not applicable
Assessment Period End not applicable
Last date to Self-Enrol not applicable
Census Date not applicable
Last date to Withdraw without fail not applicable

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Time Commitment: Contact Hours: Two hours of practical classes and a 1-hour seminar per week
Total Time Commitment: .
Prerequisites: Available to second-year or post-second-year students who have passed, with 60% or higher, in another Romance language, such as Spanish 1 or 2, or an equivalent approved by the subject coordinator. This subject will bw offered subject to numbers of enrolments and staff availability.
Corequisites: None
Recommended Background Knowledge: None
Non Allowed Subjects: None
Core Participation Requirements: .

Coordinator

Dr Isabel Moutinho
Subject Overview:

This subject is a practical introduction to the Portuguese language and to Portuguese and Brazilian culture. Students will acquire the language through a range of activities including language laboratory exercises, computer-aided tasks, role-play in small groups and the study of a wide spectrum of audio, video and written materials.

Assessment: Oral performance including role-play dialogues 10%, aural comprehension and transcription exercises 10%, attendance and participation in classes 10% and oral exam 10%; written work including weekly assignments 20% and four short grammar tests 20%; and one 1.5-hour final exam 20%. Students must pass the end of semester written test in order to pass the subject.
Prescribed Texts: None
Breadth Options:

This subject is not available as a breadth subject.
Fees Information: Subject EFTSL, Level, Discipline & Census Date
Generic Skills:

  • enhanced analytical skills;

  • enhanced observational skills;

  • enhanced communication skills.

  • enhanced critical skills.
Notes:

Special enrolment arrangements apply. Students must contact the Faculty of Arts Office for application forms and further details. This subject is dependent on the availability of specialist staff and funding and sufficient student enrolments.

Related Course(s): Bachelor of Arts

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