922-032 LaTrobe-Portuguese Beginners 2A/3A

Special enrolment arrangements apply. Students must contact the Faculty of Arts Office for application forms and further details. This subject is dependent on the availability of specialist staff and funding and sufficient student enrolments.

Available to second-year or post-second-year students who have passed, with an H3 or better, in another Romance language, such as Spanish 1 or 2, or an equivalent approved by the subject coordinator.

This subject is a practical introduction to the Portuguese language and to Portuguese and Brazilian culture. Students will acquire the language through a range of activities including language laboratory exercises, computer-aided tasks, role-play in small groups and the study of a wide spectrum of audio, video and written materials.

Oral performance including role-play dialogues (10%), aural comprehension and transcription exercises (10%), attendance and participation in classes (10%) and oral exam (10%); written work including weekly assignments (20%) and four short grammar tests (20%); and one 1.5 hour final exam (20%). Students must pass the end of semester written test in order to pass the subject.