MODL 198 - Portuguese 102 UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA-LINCOLN Department of Modern Languages & Literatures
MODL 198 – 002 Professora: Adriane Paulino
Fall 2012 Office Hours: Mon/Wed: 2:30pm-3:30pm Tue/Thu Fri: 12:15pm-1:15pm
6pm-7:15pm Office: Oldfather Hall 1114 phone: (402) 472-3746 Oldfather Hall 309 E-mail:paulino.adriane@huskers.unl.edu
Required Materials:
Fernandes, R. R. Glaucia, et.al. 2008. Muito Prazer: Fale o Português do Brasil.
Barueri, SP: DISAL.
A Portuguese-English/English-Portuguese Dictionary (Suggested: Dicionário Inglês/Português – Português/Inglês – Nova Ortografia Amadeu Marques. Ed. Ática.)
Complementary/Suggested Materials:
Ponce, H. O. Maria, et.al. 2009. Bem-Vindo! A Língua Portuguesa no Mundo da Comunicação – Livro do Aluno – Novo Acordo Ortográfico. São Paulo, SP: SBS.
(Available at Blackboard)
Tufano, Douglas. 2008. Guia Prático da Nova Ortografia – Saiba o que mudou na ortografia brasileira. São Paulo, SP: Melhoramentos. (Available online at:
http://www.livrariamelhoramentos.com.br/Guia_Reforma_Ortografica_Melhoramentos.p df)
Course Description:
MODL 198 (Portuguese 102) is the second level of the Portuguese course that will focus on all four communicative skills (listening, speaking, reading, and writing) so that the students are able to interact in real life situations. Continued emphasis is given on listening and speaking skills with an increased emphasis on reading and writing. Additionally, students will reflect on the social and cultural issues present in Brazilian culture today.
Websites:
You are expected to practice the Portuguese language through website activities at home if you have the facilities for language practicing. If not, you can go to the Language Lab (Burnett Hall 305).
http://www.muitoprazerlivro.com.br/index.html Textbook’s website (Muito Prazer), which contains verbal conjugations, as well as complementary grammar activities.
You are also expected to post comments on a Facebook group page that will be created for students to share their views on different subjects. The aim is to interact in Portuguese with students from an English school in Brazil and correct their mistakes in English. You will also be able to interact with other teachers and Portuguese speakers.
Homework, Participation & Assignments:
Students are expected to prepare assigned material and study grammar before coming to class, so that we can actively practice new structures and exchange ideas on a variety of practical and cultural topics. In order to be prepared for class, students need to have completed the readings and activities assigned for that class period and written down questions that the assignment might have generated in order to discuss them in class.
Participation is crucial to succeed in this class. It is essential to participate actively in each class in order to learn. This class is an intensive communicative endeavor and cannot be replaced through any other form of individual study. Every student will be allowed to miss and will be excused of two absences in the whole semester regardless of the reason. However, any additional absences will result in a 2-point deduction from your Attendance/Participation grade (regardless of the reason). If a student has to be absent, it is his/her responsibility to make the course assignments with permission ahead of time. If your circumstances place you in a special situation, please come and explain to me, so that special arrangements can be made.
Late homework will not be accepted under any circumstances without instructor’s prior approval.
Exams:
Redações: There is a writing assignment at the end of each units 9, 10, 11 and about the movie “Rio” (5 pts each).
Quizzes: There will be a quiz at the end of lessons 7, 8, 10 and 12 (10 pts each).
Apresentação: You’ll be required to present 01 topic regarding Brazilian culture (10 pts)
Vídeo: You’ll be required to produce and present a video about a daily situation in which you use the language. The video will be done in groups of 03 or 04 students. It should last from 5 to 10 minutes and the instructor will provide help by reading and correcting the video scripts. (15 pts)
Grading Percentages and Grading Scale:
LETTE R GRADE
PERCENTAGE
A+ 97-100
A 93-96
A- 90-92
B+ 87-89
B 83-86
B- 80-82
C+ 77-79
C 73-76
C- 70-72
D+ 67-69
D 63-66
D- 60-62
F -60
GRADE CRITERION PONTOS
Participação e Frequência 15 pontos Redações (4 x 5 pontos) 20 pontos Quizzes (4 x 10 pontos) 40 pontos
Apresentação 10 pontos
Vídeo 15 pontos
TOTAL 100 pontos
Policies:
Academic Integrity
This instructor has a policy of promoting and enforcing academic integrity. Violation of academic integrity will result in automatic failure of the class and referral to the proper university officials.
In addition to the University of Nebraska-Lincoln Academic Integrity policy outlined at http://www.unl.edu/ous/academic_tips/integrity.shtml , the following apply:
1) Students may not use automated translators to write compositions;
2) Students may not ask friends, relatives or native speakers to complete their assignments;
3) Students may not recycle their own or other people’s work;
4) Students must explicitly cite any material that has been taken from the Internet or other sources and in most cases are urged to paraphrase rather than copy and paste.
Please note that any single instance of Academic Dishonesty will result in a grade of “0” on the assignment or exam in question. A pattern of failure to comply with these standards will result in a failing grade.
BlackBoard
This course will be using Blackboard. Students are required to check the Blackboard site on a regular basis and are responsible for assignments posted there.
E-mail Communication
I will do my best to reply to e-mails from 8am to 8pm. E-mails sent after 8pm will be considered received the next business day. I will not answer e-mails on the weekend.
Computer & Internet Use in the Classroom
Use of laptop computers during class time for note taking is permitted. There may be times when you will be asked to put your laptop away for various exercises/lessons. Use of the Internet is not permitted unless specifically directed by the instructor. This includes checking of e-mail and use of instant messengers.
Cell Phone Use
Cell phones use is not permitted during class time. This includes sending and reading of Text Messages. All cell phones brought into the class room must be set to silent. In the case of a personal emergency, students should quietly exit the classroom.
Food & Drink
Drinks in sealable containers are permitted in the classroom. Food is not to be eaten during class unless required for a medical condition.
Disabilities
Students with documented disabilities who wish to discuss academic accommodations should contact me the first week of class, as well as the UNL office of Services for Students with Disabilities (SSD).
Commitment to Diversity
According to the mission statement of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, UNL promotes respect for and understanding of cultural diversity in all aspects of society. In addition, curricula are designed to foster critical thinking, re-examination of accepted truths, a respect for different perspectives including an appreciation of the multiethnic character of the nation, and a curiosity that leads to life-long learning.
Calendário do Curso
The schedule is subject to changes and is intended solely as a broad plan. For the latest information, check regularly your email and the announcements in Blackboard.
Data Atividades da aula
1ª Semana
Terça-feira, 21 de agosto Apresentação, Atividades Quinta-feira, 23 de agosto Syllabus, Revisão
2ª Semana
Terça-feira, 28 de agosto Unidade 7 Quinta-feira, 30 de agosto Unidade 7 3ª Semana
Terça-feira, 4 de setembro *Não haverá aula/Atividade em casa Quinta-feira, 6 de setembro Aula Cultural 1
4 ª Semana
Terça-feira, 11 de setembro Unidade 7/ Quiz 1 Quinta-feira, 13 de setembro Unidade 8
5 ª Semana
Terça-feira, 18 de setembro Unidade 8 Quarta-feira, 20 de setembro Unidade 8 6 ª Semana
Terça-feira, 25 de setembro Revisão e Pronúncia/Quiz 2 Quinta-feira, 27 de setembro Unidade 9
7 ª Semana
Terça-feira, 2 de outubro Unidade 9 Quinta-feira, 4 de outubro Unidade 9 8 ª Semana
Terça-feira, 9 de outubro Unidades 9/10 Quinta-feira, 11 de outubro Unidade 10 9 ª Semana
Terça-feira, 16 de outubro Não haverá aula/Fall break Quinta-feira, 18 de outubro Unidade 10
10ª Semana
Terça-feira, 23 de outubro Unidade 10/Quiz 3 Quinta-feira, 25 de outubro Unidade 11
11 ª Semana
Terça-feira, 30 de outubro Unidade 11 Quinta-feira, 1 de novembro Unidade 11 12 ª Semana
Terça-feira, 6 de novembro Apresentações 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
Quinta-feira, 8 de novembro Apresentações 6, 7, 8, 9 13ª Semana
Terça-feira, 13 de novembro Unidade 12 Quinta-feira, 15 de novembro Unidade 12 14 ª Semana
Terça-feira, 20 de novembro Unidade 12
Quinta-feira, 22 de novembro *Não haverá aula/Feriado 15 ª Semana
Terça-feira, 27 de novembro Revisão e Pronúncia/Quiz 4
Quinta-feira, 29 de novembro Revisão do semestre/Aula Cultural 2 16 ª Semana
Terça-feira, 4 de dezembro Apresentações dos videos/comentários Quinta-feira, 6 de dezembro Apresentações dos videos/comentários
