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110123 UE Portuguese 1 (2025W)

(EP)

5.00 ECTS (4.00 SWS), SPL 11 - Romanistik
Continuous assessment of course work

Voraussetzungen lt. Studienplan:
BA (1. romanische Sprache): Einstufungstest A1 oder Absolvierung des Basiskurses
BA (2. romanische Sprache): Absolvierung der StEOP der Erstsprache, Einstufungstest A1 oder Absolvierung des Basiskurses
MA: s. Studienplan

Registration/Deregistration

Note: The time of your registration within the registration period has no effect on the allocation of places (no first come, first served).

Details

max. 40 participants
Language: Portuguese

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

  • Wednesday 08.10. 11:15 - 12:45 Seminarraum ROM 10 (3B-O1-22A) UniCampus Hof 8
  • Monday 13.10. 11:15 - 12:45 Seminarraum ROM 6 (3B-O1-10A) UniCampus Hof 8
  • Wednesday 15.10. 11:15 - 12:45 Seminarraum ROM 10 (3B-O1-22A) UniCampus Hof 8
  • Monday 20.10. 11:15 - 12:45 Seminarraum ROM 6 (3B-O1-10A) UniCampus Hof 8
  • Wednesday 22.10. 11:15 - 12:45 Seminarraum ROM 10 (3B-O1-22A) UniCampus Hof 8
  • Monday 27.10. 11:15 - 12:45 Seminarraum ROM 6 (3B-O1-10A) UniCampus Hof 8
  • Wednesday 29.10. 11:15 - 12:45 Seminarraum ROM 10 (3B-O1-22A) UniCampus Hof 8
  • Monday 03.11. 11:15 - 12:45 Seminarraum ROM 6 (3B-O1-10A) UniCampus Hof 8
  • Wednesday 05.11. 11:15 - 12:45 Seminarraum ROM 10 (3B-O1-22A) UniCampus Hof 8
  • Monday 10.11. 11:15 - 12:45 Seminarraum ROM 6 (3B-O1-10A) UniCampus Hof 8
  • Wednesday 12.11. 11:15 - 12:45 Seminarraum ROM 10 (3B-O1-22A) UniCampus Hof 8
  • Monday 17.11. 11:15 - 12:45 Seminarraum ROM 6 (3B-O1-10A) UniCampus Hof 8
  • Wednesday 19.11. 11:15 - 12:45 Seminarraum ROM 10 (3B-O1-22A) UniCampus Hof 8
  • Monday 24.11. 11:15 - 12:45 Seminarraum ROM 6 (3B-O1-10A) UniCampus Hof 8
  • Wednesday 26.11. 11:15 - 12:45 Seminarraum ROM 10 (3B-O1-22A) UniCampus Hof 8
  • Monday 01.12. 11:15 - 12:45 Seminarraum ROM 6 (3B-O1-10A) UniCampus Hof 8
  • Wednesday 03.12. 11:15 - 12:45 Seminarraum ROM 10 (3B-O1-22A) UniCampus Hof 8
  • Wednesday 10.12. 11:15 - 12:45 Seminarraum ROM 10 (3B-O1-22A) UniCampus Hof 8
  • Monday 15.12. 11:15 - 12:45 Seminarraum ROM 6 (3B-O1-10A) UniCampus Hof 8
  • Wednesday 17.12. 11:15 - 12:45 Seminarraum ROM 10 (3B-O1-22A) UniCampus Hof 8
  • Wednesday 07.01. 11:15 - 12:45 Seminarraum ROM 10 (3B-O1-22A) UniCampus Hof 8
  • Monday 12.01. 11:15 - 12:45 Seminarraum ROM 6 (3B-O1-10A) UniCampus Hof 8
  • Wednesday 14.01. 11:15 - 12:45 Seminarraum ROM 10 (3B-O1-22A) UniCampus Hof 8
  • Monday 19.01. 11:15 - 12:45 Seminarraum ROM 6 (3B-O1-10A) UniCampus Hof 8
  • Wednesday 21.01. 11:15 - 12:45 Seminarraum ROM 10 (3B-O1-22A) UniCampus Hof 8
  • Monday 26.01. 11:15 - 12:45 Seminarraum ROM 6 (3B-O1-10A) UniCampus Hof 8
  • Wednesday 28.01. 11:15 - 12:45 Seminarraum ROM 10 (3B-O1-22A) UniCampus Hof 8

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

It is a course aimed at students who master the basic aspects of the language (there is a basic course for absolute beginners, between the 29th September and the 3rd October 2025).

Aspects of present-day life in the lusophone countries.
Texts and conversation about everyday common topics.
Handouts with texts and information on basic aspects of grammar (available in class / via Moodle).

At the end of the course students are expected to have achieved a threshold Level of A2-B1 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.

Assessment and permitted materials

The student is able to communicate in Portuguese, both in writing and orally, on common topics and in everyday situations.
In addition, she/he knows the basics of Portuguese grammar, the present tense of regular verbs and some irregular verbs.

In terms of performance, students must successfully complete a final written examination (70%) and an oral examination (30%).

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

Students receive 30% of their total mark on a continuous basis, based on their attendance and active participation in classes; the remaining 70% of the mark is awarded through the final written examination.

The final assessment of the course is made according to the following scale:
1 Sehr gut (Excellent): 18–20 points. Excellent performance, complete mastery of the subject matter.
2 Gut (Good): 15–17 points. Good performance, solid mastery of the subject matter.
3 Befriedigend (Satisfactory): 12–14 points. Average performance, acceptable mastery of the subject matter.
4 Genügend (Sufficient): 10–11 points. Minimum performance and mastery of the subject matter required for a pass.
5 Nicht genügend (Insufficient): 0–9 points. Did not reach the minimum required level. Fail.

Examination topics

- personal subject pronouns
- verbs ser, estar, haver in the present tense
- definite and indefinite articles
- basic prepositions and their contraction with articles
- present tense of regular verbs
- present tense of basic irregular verbs
- determination of time and connections with time
- the expression of the present progressive tense and the future tense by means of periphrastic constructions
- position of adjectives, comparison of adjectives, absolute superlative
- the imperative form of regular verbs
- demonstrative and possessive pronouns
- direct and indirect object personal pronouns

- other topics covered during the semester: greetings, introductions, basic personal information, family, school, in the shop, in town, in a restaurant, in a café, at the doctor's, housing, dressing, employment, holidays, leisure, seasons.

Reading list

The content will be presented and worked on in class under the guidance of the teacher. Subsequently, the documents in question will be made available to students in their entirety via Moodle.

As supporting material for the study of the units covered in class, it is advised the use of the following bibliography:
- Coimbra, Isabel; Mata Coimbra, Olga (2011). ‘Gramática Ativa 1’. Lisboa: Lidel.
- Melo Rosa, Leonel (2020). 'Vamos Lá Começar!'. Lisboa: Lidel.

Association in the course directory

Bachelor: BAR 04/09 P;
Master: MAR 10 P;
Lehramt Bachelor: Wahlfach

Last modified: Th 13.11.2025 12:27