Please note! Course description is confirmed for two academic years, which means that in general, e.g. Learning outcomes, assessment methods and key content stays unchanged. However, via course syllabus, it is possible to specify or change the course execution in each realization of the course, such as how the contact sessions are organized, assessment methods weighted or materials used.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

- to be able to introduce yourself and talk about your routine 

- to be familiar with food, hour, transport, hobbies, clothes and weather vocabulary

- to write short texts and communicate in every day situations
- to recognise and understand some of the cultural features and customs typical of the Lusophone world.

Credits: 3

Schedule: 22.10.2024 - 28.11.2024

Teacher in charge (valid for whole curriculum period):

Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Gabriela Da Silva Barco

Contact information for the course (applies in this implementation):

CEFR level (valid for whole curriculum period): A1

Language of instruction and studies (applies in this implementation):

Teaching language: English. Languages of study attainment: Finnish, English

CONTENT, ASSESSMENT AND WORKLOAD

Content
  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Learning more about the basic grammatical structures and expanding your basic vocabulary for everyday purposes,  and managing in common communication situations at work and in everyday life, and getting to know some customs of the Lusophone world.

Assessment Methods and Criteria
  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    1. Lectures, active participation in class. Registration must be confirmed by attending the first lecture.
    2. Classroom tests and/or written assignments (30%)
    3. Written examination (70%)

Workload
  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    - Contact hours 24 h  
    - Independent work by the student and a written examination, with preparing for the exam 58 h

DETAILS

Study Material
  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Ingalsuo Tommi: Tudo Bem? 1 (chapters 8 - 14 )

Substitutes for Courses
Prerequisites

FURTHER INFORMATION

Further Information
  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Teaching Language: English

    Teaching Period: 2024-2025 Autumn II
    2025-2026 Autumn II

    Registration:

    Registration for courses on Sisu (sisu.aalto.fi)