L3 -Portuguese - 2 3223-AMMS-L3-P-2
LEVEL A1
Upon completing a course at this level, the student is able to understand basic expressions concerning themselves, their family, and their immediate surroundings, provided that the speech is slow and clear. When reading, the student can understand familiar vocabulary, names, and simple sentences. They are able to read information such as notices, posters, and catalogues.
The student can communicate in a simple way, assuming the interlocutor is prepared to repeat statements more slowly and to help them formulate what they wish to say. They can ask and answer questions related to everyday topics, personal needs, and familiar subjects. They can use simple phrases and sentences to describe where they live, where they come from, and people they know.
They are able to write a short, simple text, e.g., a holiday postcard. They can fill in forms with personal details and give information such as nationality, occupation, and address, for example in a hotel registration form.
LEVEL A2
Upon completing a course at this level, the student understands phrases and frequently used vocabulary related to areas of immediate relevance (e.g., basic personal and family information, shopping, regional geography, employment). They are able to grasp the main idea of short, clear, simple messages and announcements.
They can read very short, simple texts and find specific, predictable information in everyday materials such as advertisements, prospectuses, menus, timetables, and simple personal letters. They can communicate in simple, routine situations requiring straightforward, direct exchange of information on familiar topics. They manage in basic social situations, even when they cannot understand everything or are not yet able to maintain conversation independently.
They can use a series of phrases and sentences to describe in simple terms their family and other people, living conditions, their education, and their current or most recent job. They can write a short, simple note or message related to urgent needs. They are able to write a personal letter, for example, to express thanks, as well as an email or SMS.
The course programme includes elements of cultural and realia-based knowledge. Individual, systematic student work is required.
A2 — Upon completing the course, the student:
(Skills)
Communicates with reasonable ease within everyday life topics and in typical social situations.
Identifies relevant information in simple texts of various types needed to complete a non-linguistic task.
Analyses, synthesises, and interprets information contained in simple everyday materials.
Presents facts and opinions orally and in writing, justifying decisions in a simple manner.
(Knowledge and attitudes)
Applies cultural knowledge relating to the relevant language area acquired during the course.
Collaborates effectively in a group, efficiently allocating tasks to themselves and to others.
Identifies their own learning style and chooses methods for further self-study.
Accepts a diversity of attitudes and opinions in interpersonal interactions.
Type of course
Mode
Prerequisites (description)
Course coordinators
Learning outcomes
Learning Outcomes: A2
Upon completing the course, the student:
(Skills)
Communicates with reasonable ease on topics related to everyday life and in typical social situations.
Identifies information in simple texts of various types that is necessary for achieving a non-linguistic purpose.
Analyses, synthesises and interprets information contained in simple, everyday materials.
Presents facts and opinions in spoken and written form, providing simple justification for decisions made.
(Knowledge and attitudes)
Makes use of cultural knowledge related to the relevant language area acquired during the course.
Works effectively in a group, efficiently assigning tasks to themselves and to others.
Identifies their own learning style and selects appropriate methods for further self-directed study.
Accepts diversity of attitudes and opinions in interpersonal communication.
Assessment criteria
Assessment methods and criteria
The final grade for the language course consists of the following components:
class participation and engagement – 25% of the grade,
results of quizzes, partial tests, and homework – 25% of the grade,
result of the final assessment test – 50% of the grade.
In order to obtain a passing grade for the semester, the student must demonstrate achievement in each of the above categories.
(A student who receives 0% in any category—that is, has shown no activity in that area—will not receive a pass.)
Grading scale
Percentage Grade (Polish)
99–100% 5 (excellent)
93–98% 5 (very good)
87–92% 4+ (good plus)
77–86% 4 (good)
71–76% 3+ (satisfactory plus)
60–70% 3 (satisfactory)
To pass 60 hours of classes, i.e. to achieve the expected learning outcomes, the student is awarded 2 ECTS credits.
The lecturer will specify detailed requirements and assessment criteria and will inform students of them during the first class of the academic year.
In a semester consisting of 60 hours of classes (30 × 2 hours), students may miss up to 3 classes without justification.
Missed classes must be made up in accordance with the course requirements specified by the lecturer, who will inform students of these requirements during the first session.
The final pass grade (and ECTS credits) is entered into the USOS system.
A failing grade may be awarded only as a result of unsatisfactory academic performance, confirmed by the results of the final test, quizzes, homework, etc.
Students register and deregister from classes independently (in the token registration system), only during registration periods.
Bibliography
Fala Brasil
Novo Avenida Brasil
self-prepared materials
Additional information
Additional information (registration calendar, class conductors, localization and schedules of classes), might be available in the USOSweb system: