The 1st year Language and Translation course (second language) comes under the core educational activities of the “Languages and cultures studies of the respective country” of the bachelor’s degree course in Languages and Cultural-Linguistic Mediation, specifically those activities aimed at providing effective operational competence at the levels established for the second language as well as theoretical knowledge of the main characteristics of the foreign language. The course aims at providing:
the achievement of the A2 level - Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) 2018 (https://rm.coe.int/cefr-companion-volume-with-new-descriptors-2018/1680787989), through reception, production, interaction, written and spoken mediation activities, as well as through related strategies. (As for Russian, the level will be equivalent to A2).
Introduction to metalinguistic analysis also at a comparative level: structural and typological aspects, sociolinguistic aspects, introduction to the history of the language.
Introduction to the knowledge and use of some lexicographic resources.
Introduction to intercultural communication and to linguistic-cultural mediation.
Application of acquired knowledge to short texts.
Expected learning results: students will be able to use their second foreign language at a A2 level, they will be able to use communicative strategies corresponding to this level; they will be able to carry out metalinguistic activities from a comparative perspective; they will learn and start using some lexicographic resources at a basic level; they will have basic notions on communication and intercultural mediation; they will begin to apply acquired knowledge to the analysis of short texts in the language of study.
the achievement of the A2 level - Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) 2018 (https://rm.coe.int/cefr-companion-volume-with-new-descriptors-2018/1680787989), through reception, production, interaction, written and spoken mediation activities, as well as through related strategies. (As for Russian, the level will be equivalent to A2).
Introduction to metalinguistic analysis also at a comparative level: structural and typological aspects, sociolinguistic aspects, introduction to the history of the language.
Introduction to the knowledge and use of some lexicographic resources.
Introduction to intercultural communication and to linguistic-cultural mediation.
Application of acquired knowledge to short texts.
Expected learning results: students will be able to use their second foreign language at a A2 level, they will be able to use communicative strategies corresponding to this level; they will be able to carry out metalinguistic activities from a comparative perspective; they will learn and start using some lexicographic resources at a basic level; they will have basic notions on communication and intercultural mediation; they will begin to apply acquired knowledge to the analysis of short texts in the language of study.
teacher profile teaching materials
Celso Cunha & Lindley Cintra Breve Gramática do Português Contemporaneo, 2006.
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Programme
The course provides a comprehensive introduction to the fundamentals of the Portuguese language, with a particular focus on its essential structures. Learning will begin with the study of phonetics and phonology, aimed at developing correct pronunciation and the ability to recognize sounds. This will be followed by an analysis of morphology, examining the formation and structure of words, including categories such as nouns, verbs, and adjectives. The course will then delve into syntax, exploring sentence construction and the relationships between linguistic elements. Additionally, aspects of semantics will be covered to refine the understanding of word and expression meanings, as well as pragmatics to contextualize language use in real communicative interactions. The primary objective of the course is to provide a solid linguistic foundation, fostering a deep understanding and effective production of the Portuguese language.Core Documentation
Maria Helena de Moura Neves, A gramática do português revelada em textos, Ed. COntexto, 2018.Celso Cunha & Lindley Cintra Breve Gramática do Português Contemporaneo, 2006.
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Attendance
An attendance of 80% is required. Below this percentage, it is advisable to agree on a programme with the professor.Type of evaluation
The written and oral tests aim to assess the achievement of the expected learning outcome The exam will be held in Italian, but the student will have to choose any topic from the programme and present it in Portuguese.