Welcome to Portuguese: Basic Course I at Dalarna University

Course Content
The course focuses on basic language proficiency corresponding to level A1 in the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages. By engaging in a variety of different exercises in listening comprehension and speaking as well as by reading and writing simple texts, students develop their ability to interact orally and in writing in Portuguese on familiar topics. Emphasis is also put on building an active vocabulary and an understanding of the pronunciation system. Grammar and language structure are analysed from a contrastive perspective in relation to Swedish and English in order to build up the mastery of the form and syntax of Portuguese. The selection of texts used in the course introduces students to different aspects of Portuguese-speaking cultures.

Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of the course, students will be able to:
• communicate in Portuguese when used on a basic level in everyday situations
• use a basic vocabulary on familiar topics
• recognise the different diacritics and simple grammatical constructions and use them orally and in writing
• describe the contents of and write simple texts on familiar topics
• discuss Portuguese language structure contrasting with English and/or Swedish

Preliminary Information
You are now in your course room. Until you register in your course, you will only be able to enter this room and log in as a guest. As a guest, you can access certain information about your course and your first weeks of study. Registration to the course opens on week 34.

Study Format
Your course will be taught, as usual, entirely online (net-based).

Be Ready to Start your Studies
Throughout your studies, you will use Canvas, which is the name of this learning platform. In each room, you will find teaching material and other information about that specific course. You will also find your schedule in your course room and a list of the course literature that you will be using during the semester. After you register in your course, you will have full access to our learning platform Canvas.

Start of the Course
The course will start on week 36, with a first Introductory Session for each seminar group. This semester there are two different seminar groups, each with a specific schedule. Group selection is done by each registered student directly in the course room on Canvas. Make sure to check Announcements for updated information and messages. The schedule for each seminar group is as follows:
• GROUP 1: Mondays & Thursdays, 15:30-17:30 
• GROUP 2: Tuesdays & Fridays, 09:00-11:00

IMPORTANT
It is important that you read the information on our Welcome Page to find out more about your upcoming studies, how to find accommodation and what it is like to study at university.

If you have questions about the course, contact the course coordinator, Mário Semião. Find below contact details and direct links to the most important information before the course start.

	Course Syllabus			Contact information
	Course Literature			Alda M. Lentina Head of Department alt@du.se
	GROUP 1 Course Plan and Schedule			Ana Clara Ferraz Teacher a@du.se
	GROUP 2 Course Plan and Schedule			Mário Semião Course Coordinator and Teacher msi@du.se