PORTUGUESE

PORTUGUESE

Level 1

PG 1003 - ELEMENTARY PORTUGUESE 1
Credit Points
20
Course Coordinator
To be advised

Pre-requisites

None

Overview

This course is intended for students with no previous knowledge of Portuguese. It aims to develop basic communicative skills in listening, speaking, reading and writing and to establish a sound foundation in the structure of the language. A programme of self-study in the Language Centre accompanies the three weekly contact hours.

Structure

3 tutorials per week, 2 hours per week private study in the Language Centre.

Assessment

1 two-hour written examination (60%) and continuous assessment (40%) (directed at oral skills).

PG 1503 - ELEMENTARY PORTUGUESE 2
Credit Points
20
Course Coordinator
To be advised

Pre-requisites

PG 1003 or equivalent.

Overview

This course is intended for students who have completed Elementary Portuguese 1 or who have reached an equivalent standard. It aims to develop basic communicative skills in listening, speaking, reading and writing and to establish a sound foundation in the structure of the language. A programme of self-study in the Language Centre accompanies the three weekly contact hours.

Structure

3 tutorials per week, 2 hours per week private study in the Language Centre.

Assessment

1 two-hour written examination (60%) and continuous assessment (40%) (directed at oral skills).