This course builds on Introductory Portuguese I, and develops further the students' reading, writing and conversational skills at an advanced beginner's level with Portuguese as the medium of instruction. Teaching is based on a communicative approach to language learning simulating real-life situations in the classroom and beyond. The course also continues to introduce and expands on cultural aspects and traditional knowledge related the Portuguese speaking world through the language classes.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion, students will have the knowledge and skills to:
- demonstrate knowledge of Portuguese grammar and lexicon;
- discuss a variety of topics in Portuguese;
- read and understand literary and non-literary texts;
- write descriptive texts and short essays; and
- show good understanding of cultural and traditional practises specific to Portuguese societies in the world.
Indicative Assessment
- 1 in-class essay, 50 min (approx. 225 words) (25) [LO 1,2,3]
- 1 mid-semester test, 50 min (20) [LO 1,3,4]
- 1 end-of-semester test, 50 min (25) [LO 1,2,3,4,5]
- 1 oral exam, 10 min (20) [LO 1,2,4,5]
- Performance and participation (10) [LO 1,2,3,5]
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Workload
130 hours of total student learning time made up of:
a) 48 hours of contact over 12 weeks, including online/self-directed and tutorial activities; and
b) 82 hours of independent student research.
Inherent Requirements
Not applicable
Requisite and Incompatibility
Prescribed Texts
Prescribed texts will be listed on the Course Wattle site.
Assumed Knowledge
PORT1001.Minors
Fees
Tuition fees are for the academic year indicated at the top of the page.
Commonwealth Support (CSP) Students
If you have been offered a Commonwealth supported place, your fees are set by the Australian Government for each course. At ANU 1 EFTSL is 48 units (normally 8 x 6-unit courses). More information about your student contribution amount for each course at Fees.
- Student Contribution Band:
- 1
- Unit value:
- 6 units
If you are a domestic graduate coursework student with a Domestic Tuition Fee (DTF) place or international student you will be required to pay course tuition fees (see below). Course tuition fees are indexed annually. Further information for domestic and international students about tuition and other fees can be found at Fees.
Where there is a unit range displayed for this course, not all unit options below may be available.
| Units | EFTSL |
|---|---|
| 6.00 | 0.12500 |
Course fees
- Domestic fee paying students
| Year | Fee |
|---|---|
| 2021 | $3180 |
- International fee paying students
| Year | Fee |
|---|---|
| 2021 | $4890 |
Offerings, Dates and Class Summary Links
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Class summaries, if available, can be accessed by clicking on the View link for the relevant class number.
Second Semester
| Class number | Class start date | Last day to enrol | Census date | Class end date | Mode Of Delivery | Class Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5891 | 26 Jul 2021 | 02 Aug 2021 | 14 Sep 2021 | 29 Oct 2021 | In Person | View |
