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SYLLABUS Portuguese 214 Sec. 01 Spring 2007
Bemvindos ao curso de Português II! Portuguese 214 is the second of a two-semester course sequence (213/214) which fulfills the second language requirement.
MWF 9:30-10:20 a.m. Rm. 163 MH Instructor: Linda Calk Office Hours M/W/F 11:30 a.m.-12:20 p.m. Office: Rm 224 BD Office Phone (505) 646-2229 E-mail: clc1010@aol.com Dept. Office Phones (505) 646-3408; 646-4541
Required Texts Brasil!Língua e Cultura, 3rd edition Tom Lathrop and Eduardo M. Dias Textbook and Writing and Language Laboratory Manual (CD ROM available for duplication in Language Laboratory, Rm. 170A BD or www.LinguaTextLtd.com) Dictionary (Portuguese-English; English-Portuguese or Portuguese-Spanish; Spanish-Portuguese) Additional sources of information: short readings, films, music tapes and CD’s, computer software and Internet sites.
Course Objectives Portuguese II is designed to give students continued opportunities to acquire communicative competence in Portuguese. You will practice understanding, speaking, reading and writing Portuguese during every class meeting. In addition, we will share information on cultural topics during the semester.
Course Components (Note: All activities will be conducted in Portuguese.)
• Assignments Written assignments from Writing and Language Laboratory Manual (see WEB-CT))
• Cultural Essay Students will write an essay (minimum two-page typewritten, double-spaced) on a cultural topic related to the Portuguese-speaking world. Components of the essay are as follows: introduction; body (three paragraphs); conclusion; final copy. Components will be due on dates listed on calendar. For each component, in case of late submission, two points will be deducted from final essay score for each class day past due date. Translations from Internet sources are not acceptable for this assignment.
• Examinations Mid Term Exam (50% oral; 50% written). Oral exam will be an individual five minute conversation with instructor over topics from Lições 11-15. Written exam will cover the same Lições.
Final Exam (50% oral; 50% written). Oral exam will be an individual five minute conversation with instructor over topics from Lições 16-20. Written exam will be comprehensive.
Grading Criteria
Mid-Term Exam 25% Final Exam 25% Assignments (average) 25% Essay on culture 25%
Grading Scales
90-100% A 80-89% B 70-79% C 60-69% D Below 60% F
3.5-4.0 A 2.5-3.4 B 1.5-2.4 C .6-1.4 D Below .6 F
Final grades will be calculated using both numerical and letter grade scales, and students will receive the higher of the two grades. Rubrics for grading will be posted on WEB-CT/
Extra Credit For students who want to expand their skills in Portuguese, an extra credit component is available. Choose one of the following options: (1) View two Portuguese language films and write a one page synopsis of each in Portuguese. (2) Read two short stories or poems and write a one page synopsis of each in Portuguese.(3) Custom design an extra credit experience with the instructor's approval. Extra credit assignments will count as 20% of the final grade, and all other components will be reduced from 25% to 20%. Due date is listed on calendar.
Attendance and Tardies Because language learning is a cumulative process, and because student absences and tardies affect the class climate, attendance and promptness will be a component of the final grade. Excused absences will be accepted for the following circumstances only: (1) a written doctor’s excuse (2) an authorized NMSU activity (see Make-up Work below). Unexcused absences will become part of the final course grade as follows:
0-6 absences - No grade penalty. 7-14 absences - One letter grade will be deducted from the final grade. 15 absences - Failing course grade regardless of other grades earned.
Tardies will be recorded for students arriving after role is taken. Two tardies equal one absence.
Make-up work: Students are responsible for all work missed for either excused or unexcused absences. Exams can only be made up upon presentation of documentation of a medical emergency or an authorized NMSU activity. For the latter, the sponsor of the activity will give written notification of the absence before the event. The work must then be submitted prior to the scheduled absence. Arrangements for making up an exam are the student’s responsibility. All written assignments are due at the beginning of the class specified on the calendar. Late assignments will be accepted only at the beginning of the next class meeting past the due date, and ten points will be deducted from the grade.
Academic Regulations: All work presented in this course must be solely the product of the individual student. Copying, cheating or handing in identical work on any assignment will be considered academic misconduct and will result in appropriate administrative action. In addition, the student is expected to be familiar with all NMSU regulations as published in the Undergraduate Catalog as well as in the Student Code of Conduct section of the Student Handbook.
Students with Disabilities: If you have or believe you have a disability, you may wish to self-identify. You can do so by providing documentation to the Office of Disabled Student Programs located at Corbett Center (Ph: 646-6840). Appropriate accommodations may then be provided for you. Also, if you have a condition which may affect your ability to exit safely from the premises in an emergency or which may cause an emergency during class, you are encouraged to discuss this in confidence with the instructor and/or the director of the Disabled Students Programs. If you have general questions about the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), call the ADA Coordinator at 646-3635.
Important Dates: January 30 Last day to add classes March 12 Last day to drop a course with a W March 19-23 Spring Break April 6 Spring Holiday April 20 Last day to withdraw from the University
CALENDAR
• TOPIC/ACTIVITY: Introduction; Review January 19 January 22
• TOPIC/ACTIVITY: Lição 11 January 24 Readings January 26 Grammar January 29 Assignment 11 due
• TOPIC/ACTIVITY: Lição 12 January 31 Readings February 2 Grammar February 5 Assignment 12 due
• TOPIC/ACTIVITY: Lição 13 February 7 Readings February 9 Grammar February 12 Assignment 13 due February 14 Dia dos Namorados activity
• TOPIC/ACTIVITY: Lição 14 February 16 Readings. Introduction to cultural essay due February 19 Grammar February 21 Assignment 14 due
• TOPIC/ACTIVITY: Lição 15 February 23 Readings February 26 Grammar February 28 Assignment 15 due
• TOPIC/ACTIVITY: Review for Mid-Semester Examinations March 2 March 5 1st paragraph of body of essay due
•TOPIC/ACTIVITY: Mid-Term Examinations Lições 11-15 March 7 Mid-Term Exams - Oral March 9 Mid-Term Exams – Oral (con’t) March 12 Mid-Term Exam – Written
•TOPIC/ACTIVITY: Additional Readings March 14 March 16 2nd paragraph of body of essay due
•TOPIC/ACTIVITY: Lição 16 March 26 Readings March 28 Grammar March 30 Assignment 16 due
• TOPIC/ACTIVITY: Lição 17 April 2 Readings 3rd paragraph of body of essay due April 4 Grammar April 9 Assignment 17 due
• TOPIC/ACTIVITY: Lição 18 April 11 Readings April 13 Grammar April 16 Assignment 18 due
• TOPIC/ACTIVITY: Lição 19 April 18 Readings Conclusion of cultural essay due April 20 Grammar April 23 Assignment 19 due
• TOPIC/ACTIVITY: Lição 20 April 25 Readings April 27 Grammar Assignment 20 due
• TOPIC/ACTIVITY: Review/Extra Credit April 30 Final copy of cultural essay due
• TOPIC/ACTIVITY: Final Examinations (Oral) Lições 16-20 May 2 May 4 (con’t)
Final Written Examination (Comprehensive) Monday, May 7, 8:00-10:00 a.m.
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