Welcome to Portuguese: Basic Course II at Dalarna University

Course Content
The course is a continuation of Basic Course I and focuses on basic language proficiency corresponding to level A2 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 different topics. Basic grammar studies are also included in order for students to develop the ability to understand the form and syntax of the language, as well as to carry out contrastive analysis with other languages. The course also includes an introduction to Portuguese-speaking cultures and societies around the world. A selection of texts, which shed light on some aspects of the relationship between Portugal, Brazil and other parts of the Lusophone world in Africa and Asia, is analysed and discussed.

Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of the course, students will be able to:
• communicate in Portuguese in familiar contexts
• participate in a discussion in Portuguese on familiar topics
• recognise and discuss grammatical structures and use them orally and in writing
• discuss and write simple and coherent texts on familiar topics
• translate brief and simple texts to and from Portuguese
• describe, analyse and contrast different aspects of current Portuguese-speaking societies around the world

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 44.

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 46, with a pre-recorded 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. NB: Even students continuing from Basic Course I must sign up again for a seminar group in this new course room for Basic Course II. 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 arf@du.se
	GROUP 2 Course Plan and Schedule			Mário Semião Course Coordinator and Teacher msi@du.se