Description:

In this basic course, students will study Portuguese grammar, conversation, composition and the culture of Brazil. 5 hrs./wk.

Supplies: Refer to the instructor’s course syllabus for details about any supplies that may be required.

Prerequisites: NONE

Textbook(s): For information see - http://bookstore.jccc.net

Course Fees: NONE

Course Objectives:

Upon successful completion of this course the student should be able to:

1. Construct grammatically correct sentences in the present tense and future subjunctive.
2. Read simple, informational texts based on the immediate needs and summarize information.
3. Discern main ideas derived from covered topics.
4. Write simple yet grammatically correct sentences and strings of sentences.
5. Express oneself orally through everyday vocabulary and memorized phrases.
6. Compare and contrast aspects of the target language’s culture with the student’s native culture.

Content Outline & Competencies:

I. Construct grammatically correct sentences in the present tense
   A. Conjugate verbs in the present and preterite indicative and future
subjunctive tenses.
   B. Recognize and reproduce object pronouns.
   C. Differentiate gender and number of nouns.
   D. Match adjectives to gender and number of nouns.
   E. Locate people, places, and things according to prepositions.

II. Read simple, informational texts based on the immediate needs and
summarize information
   A. Read simple texts dealing with learned material.
   B. Interpret basic tourist information such as transportation
schedules, hotel rates and meals.

III. Listen for main ideas derived from covered topics
   A. Demonstrate comprehension of simple declarative and interrogative
sentences on covered materials, although they may require repetition
and/or long pauses for application.
   B. Transcribe brief dictations.
   C. Recognize high frequency commands.
   D. Comprehend preterite tense sporadically.
   E. Comprehend future subjunctive sporadically.

IV. Write simple yet grammatically correct sentences and string of
sentences
   A. Create sentences relating to personal information and immediate
needs.
   B. Record information on simple forms and documents.
   C. Write dictated sentences.

V. Express oneself orally through everyday vocabulary and memorized
phrases
   A. Recite lists of topical vocabulary (e.g., parts of the body,
clothing, numbers, days of the week, colors, household furnishings).
   B. Use appropriately common courtesy expressions.
   C. Provide basic personal information.

VI. Compare and contrast the culture of brazil and other
Portuguese-speaking countries
   A. Identify countries where Portuguese is spoken.
   B. Distinguish between Continental Portuguese (Portugal) and Brazilian
Portuguese.
   C. Weigh behavioral attitudes in Portuguese.
   D. Contrast familial customs in the target culture to the student’s
native culture.

Methods of Evaluation of Competencies:

Evaluation of student mastery of course competencies will be accomplished using the following methods:

4 - 5 exams                            60% of grade
2 oral proficiency exams               20% of grade
Classroom attendance and performance   20% of grade
                                      100%
Grade Criteria:
90 - 100% = A
80 -  89% = B
70 -  79% = C
60 -  69% = D
 0 -  59% = F

Caveats: NONE

Disabilities:

If you are a student with a disability, and if you will be requesting accommodations, it is your responsibility to contact Access Services. Access Services will recommend any appropriate accommodations to your professor and his/her director. The professor and director will identify for you which accommodations will be arranged.

JCCC provides a range of services to allow persons with disabilities to participate in educational programs and activities. If you desire support services, contact the office of Access Services for Students With Disabilities (913) 469-8500, ext. 3521 or TDD (913) 469-3885. The Access Services office is located in the Success Center on the second floor of the Student Center.