Queens College Department of Hispanic Languages and Literatures PORT 111. ELEMENTARY PORTUGUESE I

Queens College

Department of Hispanic Languages and Literatures PORT 111. ELEMENTARY PORTUGUESE I

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I. Course Description: “PORT 111. Elementary Portuguese I. 4 hr.; 4 cr. Intended for students with no previous training in Portuguese. Designed to establish correct pronunciation, to teach the elements of grammar, to enable students to read, to understand spoken Portuguese, to become familiar with cultural aspects of Portuguese-speaking countries, and especially to establish a good basic vocabulary. Class hours include use of the language laboratory.” (QC Bulletin).

II. Course Objectives: Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to perform proficiently at the novice high level in the following language skills: listening, speaking, reading, and writing. In addition, the student will gain a deeper understanding of cultural and historical aspects of the Portuguese speaking world. In the study of grammar, special attention will be paid to the agreement, present tense, expressions with verbs ir, ter, estar, question formation and other points, the improvement of which will be reinforced through classroom conversation, workbook exercises, readings, compositions, and written tests.

III. Textbooks: The following materials –available at the Queens College Bookstore– are mandatory:

a. Jouët-Pastré, Clemence M.C. et al. Ponto de Encontro. Portuguese as a World Language. 2 ^nd ed. Pearson, 2013.

b. Access code to MyLabs.

It is recommended that students buy a good bilingual dictionary of medium size or get familiar with online dictionaries such as wordreference.com.

Students must bring the textbook to each and every class.

IV. Course Policies:

A. Attendance: Regular attendance is crucial to the successful attainment of the course

objectives. Regular attendance is also directly related to your in-class participation. Therefore, it is essential that students attend classes on a regular basis. Arriving 20 minutes late or more will equal one absence. If you accrue significant absences, your participation grade will be

considerably reduced. Religion-related absences are exempted, but must be notified in advance.

If you miss any quiz, exam, or composition, you will only be able to make it up if you have an official excuse (e.g. doctor’s note for medical reasons, jury duty note, coach’s note for participation in championships or games, etc.).

Absence or tardiness is not an acceptable excuse for missing assignments or for not being

prepared for tests or exams. Therefore, you are advised to consult the syllabus and to get in touch

with classmates to obtain and/or clarify the work that needs to be completed.

B. Class Participation: In a language class, participation is essential and is the key to a lively class. 15% of the course grade will depend upon your contributions to class sessions. Class

participation provides the opportunity to practice speaking, listening and understanding, and reading skills. Participation also shows your enthusiasm and preparation for the class. You MUST study the grammatical explanations and vocabulary, as well as the examples in the text, BEFORE class.

Your participation grade will be given at the end of the semester and will be based on: 1) class attendance, 2) your willingness to ask and answer questions, 3) a collaborative and respectful attitude when working with others, 4) solely use of Spanish in class, 5) interest in the class, and 6) preparation in advance.

C. Assignments: Homework will represent 20% of your final grade. MyLabs activities, readings and written homework assignments are to be prepared before class. Keep in mind that careful review of the vocabulary and at least two readings of each text are necessary in order to fully comprehend the assigned material. Workbook assignments will be reviewed in class or by any other method your instructor considers appropriate. Please do not view your workbook activities as busy-body work. Your Portuguese skills will benefit extensively from the mechanical practice and more creative exercises of the workbook.

D. Tests and Exams: These will evaluate reading and listening comprehension, vocabulary, grammatical competency, writing, and analytical skills.

a. Written exams: There will be one departmental midterm exam and one departmental final exam. The final exam will be comprehensive, will include a composition, and will not be

returned to students. The Registrar’s office will set the date, time and room number for the final exam. Your instructor will announce this information opportunely. In addition, this information will be posted outside the department’s office (Kiely Hall, 243).

b. Tests: There will be two chapter tests. These are given in class on the days stipulated in the syllabus.

E. Grading: The final grade will be calculated as follows:

Class participation 15%

Assignments 20%

2 Chapter tests 20%

Midterm exam Oral presentation

15%

10%

Final exam 20%

Total 100%

H. Undergraduate Grade Equivalencies:

97-100 A+ 4.0 Excellent 77-79 C+ 2.3

93-96 A 4.0 73-76 C 2.0 Satisfactory

90-92 A- 3.7 70-72 C- 1.7

87-89 B+ 3.3 Good 67-69 D+ 1.3

83-86 B 3.0 60-66 D 1.0 Lowest Passing

Grade

80-82 B- 2.7 0-59 F, WF, or

WU

0.0 Failure

“Grading notes:

Incomplete (INC) - This is a temporary grade assigned when: (a) a student does not satisfy a portion of the course requirements; and (b) there is a reasonable expectation that the student can pass the course by submitting the outstanding work by the end of the next regular semester, spring or fall. Students assigned a grade of INC must satisfy missing course requirements by the deadline you establish. This deadline may be no later than the end of the next semester. A grade of INC not resolved to a regular grade by the end of the next semester will be converted to a grade of F.

Unofficial Withdrawal (WU) - This is a disciplinary grade to be assigned when there is insufficient basis for assigning a regular passing or failing grade and none of the conditions for a grade of INC is present.”

(Queens College Bulletin)

V. Academic Honesty: The primary objective of Queens College is to offer a rigorous education.

This objective can be furthered only if there is strict adherence to scrupulous standards of honesty.

All members of the College community have a responsibility to see that standards of honesty and integrity are maintained. It is the responsibility of each student to learn and understand the

standards of academic integrity expected at The City University of New York, as expressed in the CUNY Policy on Academic Integrity: “Academic dishonesty is prohibited in The City University of New York. Penalties for academic dishonesty include academic sanctions, such as failing or otherwise reduced grades, and or disciplinary sanctions, including suspension or expulsion”. Acts of academic dishonesty include, but are not limited to, plagiarism and/or cheating on exams and papers, sabotage of research materials, the purchase or sale of academic papers, and the falsification of records and official documents. Any student who engages in an activity that is academically dishonest is subject to disciplinary charges, as in any student who knowingly aids another who engages in them. For more information, please go to:

http://www.cuny.edu/about/administration/offices/sa/policies/AcademicIntegrityPolicywithoutmemo.pdf The CUNY Policy on Academic Integrity includes definitions and examples of academic dishonesty, methods for promoting academic integrity, and procedures for the imposition of sanctions for various violations of this policy.

VI. Emergencies: In the event of a health or family emergency, please do not just stop attending classes without letting your instructor know that you have a problem. You must contact your instructor immediately and inform her/him of your situation. Unjustified absences affect your participation grade.

VII. Disabilities: If there are students in the class who have a disability and need

accommodations, please see your instructor in private to discuss the accommodation needed. You should have this discussion as soon as possible before getting too far into the semester. If you are a student with physical, learning, emotional, or psychological disabilities you are encouraged to stop by room 171 in Kiely Hall, the Office of Special Services, or call at (718) 997-5870 and make an appointment. Please inform the instructor at least 10 days before a quiz or test of any

accommodations that are needed.

VIII. Culture: This course does not teach culture as a discrete aspect of the program on specific days. Instead, culture is embedded in diverse ways in each of the various skills taught in the course.

IX. Electronic Devices: Pagers, cell phones, and other electronic devices will be turned off and put away during class and tests.

X. Problems and Concerns: Any concerns or complaints you may have about this course should

first be presented to your instructor. For any unresolved issues thereafter –only after you have

discussed your problem with your instructor– please contact Laura Villa, the course director, at

lvilla@qc.cuny.edu or in person at the Department of Hispanic Languages and Literatures (243D).

XI. Tentative Schedule:

SEMANA 1

AULA PREPARAÇÃO

Apresentação Lição preliminar Saudações

Lição preliminar Saudações Despedidas

Expressões de cortesia O alfabeto

Identificação e descrição de pessoas SEMANA 2

AULA PREPARAÇÃO

Lição preliminar Despedidas

Expressões de cortesia O alfabeto

Identificação e descrição de pessoas

Cognatos

Os números 0-99

Os meses do ano e os dia da semana As horas

SEMANA 3

AULA PREPARAÇÃO

Cognatos

Os números 0-99

Os meses do ano e os dia da semana As horas

Expressões úteis na sala de aula Lição 1: A universidade

Os estudantes e os cursos A vida dos estudantes SEMANA 4

AULA PREPARAÇÃO

Expressões úteis na sala de aula Prova da lição peliminar Lição 1: A universidade Os estudantes e os cursos A vida dos estudantes

Pronomes pessoais Presente dos verbos -ar Artigos e nomes

Contrações de artigo e preposição

SEMANA 5

AULA PREPARAÇÃO

Pronomes pessoais Presente dos verbos -ar Artigos e nomes

Contrações de artigo e preposição

Presende de estar Perguntas

Mais un passo Horizontes

SEMANA 6

AULA PREPARAÇÃO

Presende de estar Perguntas

Mais un passo Horizontes

Estudar para o exame parcial

SEMANA 7

AULA PREPARAÇÃO

EXAME PARCIAL

Lição 2: Entre amigos Os meus amigos e eu As cores

As nacionalidades Descrições Presente de ser SEMANA 8

AULA PREPARAÇÃO

Lição 2: Entre amigos Os meus amigos e eu As cores

As nacionalidades Descrições Presente de ser

Ser e estar com adjetivos Adjetivos possessivos Expressões com estar Mais un passo

Horizontes

SEMANA 9

AULA PREPARAÇÃO

Ser e estar com adjetivos Adjetivos possessivos Expressões com estar Mais un passo

Horizontes

Lição 3: Horas de lazer Diversões populares A comida

SEMANA 10

AULA PREPARAÇÃO

Prova da lição 2 Lição 3: Horas de lazer Diversões populares A comida

Presente dos verbos –er e –ir Presente de ir

SEMANA 11

AULA PREPARAÇÃO

Presente dos verbos –er e –ir Presente de ir

Ir+ infinitivo

Ter e ter que + infinitivo Números maiores de 100 SEMANA 12

Ir+ infinitivo

Ter e ter que + infinitivo Números maiores de 100

Mais un passo Horizontes

SEMANA 13

AULA PREPARAÇÃO

Mais un passo Horizontes

Apresentações orais

Preparação da apresentação oral Estudar para a revisão

SEMANA 14

AULA PREPARAÇÃO

Apresentações orais Revisão para o exame final

Estudar para o exame final

EXAME FINAL:_____________________________________________