In the course is included reading of simple texts, written exercises, listening comprehension and simple dialogues with the emphasis on everyday vocabulary and everyday phrases. Exercises in the basic grammar and pronunciation of Brazilian Portuguese. Elements about Brazil, Brazilian culture, society and technical development.
DS1372 Brazilian Portuguese A1/A2 7.5 credits
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Course syllabus as PDF
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Content and learning outcomes
Course contents
Intended learning outcomes
CEFR level A1/A2
On completion of the course, the student should be able to:
Listening comprehension
• perceive the main contents in everyday, simple conversations and short, clear messages. (level A1/A2)
Reading comprehension
• understand and account for information from different simple texts. (level A2)
• identify facts from simple authentic texts. (level A2)
Oral skills
• use the language in simple, everyday situations. (level A1/A2)
Writing skills
• use the language in everyday situations such as short, personal letters and messages. (A2)
Other
• account for elementary Brazilian realia.
Literature and preparations
Specific prerequisites
Basic university qualification.
Literature
Lima, Emma Eberlein O. F. & Iunes, Samira A. (2012). Falar-- ler--, escrever-- português: um curso para estrangeiros. Com nova ortografia. ed. revista. São Paulo: Editora Pedagógica e Universitária
Examination and completion
Grading scale
A, B, C, D, E, FX, F
Examination
- TEN2 - Examination, 3.5 credits, grading scale: A, B, C, D, E, FX, F
- TEN1 - Examination, 4.0 credits, grading scale: A, B, C, D, E, FX, F
Based on recommendation from KTH’s coordinator for disabilities, the examiner will decide how to adapt an examination for students with documented disability.
The examiner may apply another examination format when re-examining individual students.
If the course is discontinued, students may request to be examined during the following two academic years.
Other requirements for final grade
the attendance of 75 % and passing grade in all parts.
Examiner
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Ethical approach
- All members of a group are responsible for the group's work.
- In any assessment, every student shall honestly disclose any help received and sources used.
- In an oral assessment, every student shall be able to present and answer questions about the entire assignment and solution.
Further information
Course room in Canvas
Registered students find further information about the implementation of the course in the course room in Canvas. A link to the course room can be found under the tab Studies in the Personal menu at the start of the course.
Offered by
Main field of study
Technology
Education cycle
First cycle