Reading of simple texts, written exercises, listening comprehension and simple dialogues with the emphasis on everyday vocabulary and expressions are included in the course. Grammar exercises and pronunciation of Brazilian Portuguese are practised. Elements of Brazil, Brazilian culture, society and technical development are included.
LS1373 Brazilian Portuguese A2 7.5 credits
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Course syllabus as PDF
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Course syllabus LS1373 (Spring 2014–)Headings with content from the Course syllabus LS1373 (Spring 2014–) are denoted with an asterisk ( )
Content and learning outcomes
Course contents
Intended learning outcomes
The expected learning outcomes of the course are mainly at the level A2 according to CEFR, Common European Framework for Reference of Languages.
Upon completion of the course, the student should be able to:
Listening comprehension
understand the main contents in everyday speech and short, clear messages. (level A2)
Reading comprehension
understand and talk about information from different texts. (level A2)
identify facts from authentic texts. (level A2/B1)
Oral and written skills
use spoken and written language in everyday situations and simple work situations (A2)
Other
seek information and describe relevant Brazilian facts and culture.
Literature and preparations
Specific prerequisites
University entry requirements. Completion of Brazilian Portuguese A1 or the equivalent knowledge shown through an assessment made before choosing the course.
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
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Examination and completion
Grading scale
A, B, C, D, E, FX, F
Examination
- KONA - Assessment, 1.5 credits, grading scale: P, F
- TENB - Written Language Proficiency, 3.0 credits, grading scale: A, B, C, D, E, FX, F
- TENA - Oral Language Proficiency, 3.0 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
Passing of all examination parts.
A 75% attendance of the course.
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
This course does not belong to any Main field of study.
Education cycle
First cycle