Portuguese I

The course consists of four course units:

Text and Language Structure I, 7,5 credits

Oral Proficiency and Interaction, 7,5 credits

Text and Language Structure II, 7,5 credits

Portuguese as a World Language, 7,5 credits.

The course unit Text and Language Structure I includes a review and systematic practice of the basic language structure of Portuguese. You will practice your written language proficiency, and reading simple texts will help build a basic vocabulary and gain insight into the cultures of Portuguese-speaking countries. The aim of the course is to provide you with basic proficiency in the Portuguese language, as well as to give you a theoretical foundation for understanding the language at a deeper, metalinguistic level. By the end of the course unit, you are expected to have a basic knowledge of Portuguese grammar and to have acquired a basic vocabulary. You should also be able to understand and write simple texts. Course materials, including exercises and teacher presentations, will be continuously uploaded on our learning platform. There you will also find detailed information about the course structure and clear reading guidelines.

In the course unit Oral Proficiency and Interaction, you will learn the basics of speaking and understanding spoken Portuguese. The course begins with a review of Portuguese pronunciation patterns. You will then practice your oral proficiency and listening comprehension through oral exercises, pronunciation exercises, reading texts and practising grammar. By the end of the course unit, you should be able to understand and use simple everyday phrases, words and sentences. You should also be able to create dialogues and participate in conversations. The teaching is conducted through seminars and lessons, where you are expected to participate actively. Course material, including exercises and teacher presentations, is continuously uploaded on our learning platform.

In the course unit Text and Language Structure II, you will continue to develop and practice your knowledge of Portuguese grammar as well as your ability to write and read in Portuguese. You will read simple texts from various genres to expand your vocabulary and gain insights into the culture of Portuguese-speaking countries. You will also learn to describe events in the past and in the future tenses. The teaching is conducted through seminars and lessons. We will work practically with written exercises both during class and as homework assignments. Class time will also include discussions related to the exercises.

In the course unit Portuguese as a World Language, you will gain insight into how and why Portuguese has spread globally, and where the language is spoken today. You will not only explore the language itself but also examine cultures and societies in regions where Portuguese is an official language. The course unit highlights cultural encounters in both contemporary and historical sociocultural contexts and prepares you to approach Portuguese-speaking environments from an intercultural perspective. To get the most out of the course unit, it is important to actively participate in the lessons and come well-prepared.

The course unit Text and Language Structure I is assessed through written assignments and a written exam (alternatively a digital examination conducted remotely with live streaming if you are taking the course online). The exam tests your knowledge of Portuguese grammar. You will be required to demonstrate both practical and theoretical skills that you have studied and practised during the course unit.

The course unit Oral Proficiency and Interaction is assessed through individual oral presentations where you will demonstrate your oral proficiency.

The course unit Text and Language Structure II is assessed through written assignments and a written exam (or a digital examination conducted remotely with live streaming if you are taking the course online). You will be asked to demonstrate how you have developed your practical and theoretical skills.

The course unit Portuguese as a World Language will be assessed through written assignments and a written exam (or a digital examination conducted remotely with live streaming if you are taking the course online). You will be required to demonstrate your understanding and ability to discuss and problematise the content taught in the course.

Take-home assignments (i.e. essays, short independent projects and other assignments) must be written in your own words and based on your own reflections on the topic. All quotations must be properly cited with quotation marks and indication of source. A text must not consist mainly of quotations. These should only be used to illustrate your own reasoning. If sources are missing or very incomplete and the teacher discovers plagiarism, this may lead to a report. Remember to use your own wording even in oral presentations. If there are assignments in the course, they will be checked by a text-matching tool. For general information about cheating and plagiarism, see Stockholm University’s regulations for examination and guidelines for disciplinary matters at Stockholm University.

Equipment required for digital examinations conducted remotely with live streaming
Digital examinations conducted remotely with live streaming require a computer (with an internet connection and a microphone) and an external camera. Please read the instructions for digital examinations conducted remotely with live streaming. It is important that you familiarise yourself with these instructions well in advance of the exam.

Anna Jon-And

Hugues Engel

Laura Alvarez Lopez

Nuno De Sousa Coutinho Berkeley Cotter