Learning Outcomes
On completion of the course, students will be able to:
- describe the sound system of Portuguese orally and in writing by making use of basic phonetic terminology and describe basic differences between Portuguese and other languages as well as between varieties of Portuguese
- understand various aspects of the sound system of Portuguese, including stress and intonation patterns, and pronounce words and sentences in Portuguese so as to aid comprehensibility in native and non-native listeners
- conduct short oral presentations in Portuguese.
Course Content
The course consists of the study of basic general and Portuguese phonetics and pronunciation. Differences between various language varieties are discussed by, for example, watching and discussing films in Portuguese from Portuguese-speaking regions on different continents. Oral proficiency and listening comprehension are practised through conversational exercises, oral presentations and film viewings.
Assessment
Grades are based on a written assignment in phonetics, an oral pronunciation test, oral presentations with written documentation and active participation in seminars.
Forms of Study
The forms of study are lectures, seminars, group work and oral practice. Portuguese is used as the language of tuition and English and/or Swedish are used as support languages.
Grades
The Swedish grades U–VG.
Reporting of grades:Module 1: Written task in phonetics and pronunciation test - 3 cr
Module 2: Oral presentations - 4.5 cr
Prerequisites
- Portuguese: Basic Course II 15 credits
Other Information
Replaces PR1015.