PORTUGUESE 264

Rice University
Center for Languages and Intercultural Communication
Intermediate Portuguese Language and Culture
PORTUGUESE 264
Spring 2015
Port 264- Intermediate Portuguese Language and Culture III. Students progress to more creative oral
and written communication activities. Texts, music, feature films, documentaries, and the Internet will be
used to address a wide variety of topics and real life situations.
Prerequisites: Port 263 or placement in 264 by the Portuguese Placement Test.
GOALS FOR PORTUGUESE 264
By the end of this course you should be able to:
 Use the present, past and future tenses (both forms) and also possibility, probability and
hypothesis in certain situations
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Narrate past events
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Understand the main ideas of slightly more complex written texts
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Understand the main ideas of slightly more complex oral discourse
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Produce written work of more involved thought process
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Understand cultural values and practices in Brazil
Instructor
Suzana Maria Campos Pinto Bloem
Email: [email protected]
Office Hours Rayzor Hall 322 M/W 9:30 – 10:30 by appointment
Textbook
Para a Frente! 2nd Edition
Larry D. King
Margarita Suñer
Grades
You will have one composition, one article, one video, one author per lesson.
Three unexcused absences will result in the drop of your final grade by one letter
increment.
40% - composition, article, video, author
20% project
40% - participation (lab hours and class participation)
Grading Scale
A+
99-100
B+
88-89
C+
78-79
D+
68-69
A
94-98
B
84-87
C
74-77
D
64-67
A-
90-93
B-
80-83
C-
70-73
D-
60-63
Extra Credit: Extra credit can be applied to specific activities but cannot be applied to
your final grade.
Absences:
6 hour = 6 hours of unexcused absences
5 hour = 5 hours of unexcused absences
3 hour = 3 hours of unexcused absences
Excused absences are ONLY allowed in the case of participation in university-sponsored
activities, observance of religious holidays, or a serious illness. Please provide
documentation and inform your professor as soon as possible about an excused absences.
All other absences are considered unexcused absences.
Consequences: To be decided by each instructor.
Make-ups: If you know in advance that you will not be able to take an exam, you must
make arrangements with your instructor prior to the missed exam to take it. If you have an
unforeseen emergency on the day of the exam, you must contact the instructor ASAP or
BEFORE you miss the scheduled time for the exam to make other arrangements. Makeups will only be allowed if you contact the instructor (by phone, e-mail, or in person)
ahead of time, and provide documentation for the emergency. Late work will not be
accepted except in the case of a serious emergency and with proper documentation to
justify the lateness. If late work is accepted, it will be with a penalty (decided by your
instructor).
Disability Based Accommodations - Any student with a documented disability needing
academic adjustments or accommodations is requested to speak with me during the first two
weeks of class. All discussions will remain confidential. Students with disabilities should also
contact Disability Support Services in the Ley Student Center.
Important observations
In order to better profit from your Portuguese 264 course, it is absolutely necessary to follow
some important guidelines. This is what I expect from each student in Portuguese 264:
IMPORTANT: In the textbook page IX To the Reader please take notice of the following items:
4 – Gramática …study them at home and thus limit the time spent on grammar in class.
5 – Exercício[4s de verificação – These drills are self-help exercises ….., the student can practice
forms by covering the answers and arrive at class with a good working knowledge of the material.
6 – Exercícios orais – The majority ….students are expected to have prepared before coming to
class.
We will dedicate an average of six classes to each of the units in our textbook starting with
lesson 7.
Every unit in the book is presented in a uniform manner, which contributes to better use our time
in class. Each lesson contains several grammar sections, review exercises, readings, grammar
verification exercises, and themes for composition.
You will know what to study for our next class if you stay up-to-date with our classes. If you miss
class it is your responsibility to find out what is due the next day.
GRAMMAR - in each unit grammar explanations and verification exercises must be studied
before coming to class.
The oral exercises are done in class. Some must be completed as homework and reviewed in class.
TEXTS - In addition to the texts in our book we will have other texts of interest to our group in
Portuguese 264. Some of these extra readings will be texts chosen by students (article) or crônicas
chosen by the instructor. It is a fun way for spontaneous conversation, increase in vocabulary, and
a greater variety of topics.
Graded homework - written assignments are to be turned in on the due date unless you are
under extreme circumstances.
Please use double space for better correction, turn in on the due date found on the last page
of this syllabus. Write the number of words. Upon receiving your corrected work, review,
rewrite and send a copy by email so I can file it in your Portuguese portfolio.
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Composition (redação) – each lesson offers a variety of themes for composition. Choose
one. Write in double space for better correction. Write the number of words. Find due
dates on the last page of syllabus. E-mail your revised copy to be filed in your Portuguese
portfolio.
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Article – for each lesson, one student will choose a text and bring a copy for each member
in the class. It is a fun way for spontaneous conversation and variety of subjects. We will
read in class and discuss. You will turn in a 250 word paper about the article. Write in
double space for better correction. Write the number of words. Find due dates on the
last page of syllabus. E-mail your revised copy to be filed in your Portuguese portfolio.
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Video – documentary/movie. Each unit will have a video from one of the following
sources: TV Cultura( # 7 through #20), Pantanal, Obra Revelada by Itaú Cultural,or a Brazilian
movie reserved for Portuguese 264 in http://owlspace.rice.edu. We will talk about the
content of this video in class. You will turn in a 250 word paper about the video. Write in
double space for better correction. Write the number of words. Find due dates on the
last page of syllabus. E-mail your revised copy to be filed in your Portuguese portfolio.
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Author – each lesson has an author (in units 8, 9, 10, and 11 the writers are different from
the ones in the book.). Go to the link www.releituras.com to learn more about the writer.
Read a text by him/her. Write a 200 word paragraph about what you learned. Write in
double space for better correction. Write the number of words. Find due dates on the
last page of syllabus. E-mail your revised copy to be filed in your Portuguese portfolio.
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Project – Let me tell you about Brazil! (Conheça o Brasil comigo!)
Each student will present a place he/she would like to see in Brazil. Through the internet
the student will take the class to Brazil teaching characteristics that are relevant to the place.
The student will also turn in a written account of the project with the resources used for
this presentation in class. PLEASE CHOOSE PORTUGUESE FOR THE SITE
RESEARCH.
Suggestions to start the project:
www.embratur.gov.br,
http://www.braziltour360.com/pt/index.html#
http://www.visitbrasil.com/visitbrasil/opencms/portalembratur/pt/canoa-quebrada.html
http://www.brasil-turismo.com/
LAB - consists of 14 hours total for the semester. Register in WIKI in http://owlspace.rice.edu
the time and activity so it is counted in your participation grade. You are expected to practice one
hour a week, but the more you are involved with Portuguese the better your knowledge and
skills. Lab is conversation outside the classroom, music, news online
(http://globotv.globo.com/rede-globo/jornal-nacional, http://g1.globo.com/videos/bom-diabrasil).
Any findings you discover online, please share with the class. It will increase our sources for
learning.
LANGUAGE EXCHANGE PROGRAM – the Portuguese language program in collaboration
with the Brasil@Rice Office have established a partnership between students of Portuguese and
Brazilian students on campus. Students meet once a week for one hour – half an hour Portuguese
only, half an hour English only. Place, day, and time to be agreed upon by the partners. In our
first week of classes we will coordinate partners. Students will keep a log for this activity.
Students will write an evaluation on this activity – due date April 24, by e-mail. Please write
your evaluation in both Portuguese and English.
MESA DE PORTUGUÊS– at noon, place and day to be determined, we have a get together.
Bring your lunch. This is an excellent opportunity to practice Portuguese in a relaxed
atmosphere. You can add this activity to your required lab hours in your lab log. In our first week
of classes we will choose a place and day that is convenient for most everyone interested in
Portuguese.
PLANO DE AULAS DE PORTUGUÊS 264 (SYLLABUS)
Spring 2015
Janeiro
Fevereiro
Março
Abril
12, 14, 16, 19 (MLK), 21, 23, 26, 28, 30
2, 4, 6, 9, 11, 13, 16, 18, 20, 23, 25, 27
2, 4, 6 (spring break), 9, 11, 13, 16, 18, 20, 23, 25, 27, 30
1, 3 (mid-term recess), 6, 8, 10, 13, 15, 17, 20, 22, 24 (last day)
UNIDADE 7
Janeiro: 12, 14, 16, 21, 23, 26, 28, 30
 Gramática: págs. 155 a 157, 159-161, 164 a 169, 172 a 174
 Estudar cardápio pág. 158 para fazermos exercício pág. 159.
 Vá aos sites:
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http://culinaria.terra.com.br/ , http://www.saborearte.com.br/ ,
www.olivieranquier.com.br
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http://www.terra.com.br/culinaria/lcintra2/capa.htm , para aprender sobre a
cozinha brasileira.
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http://viajeaqui.abril.com.br/guia4rodas para conhecer cidades brasileiras de
norte a sul.
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http://www.cultura.sp.gov.br/ para conhecer a vida em São Paulo e o que a cidade
tem para oferecer.
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Escreva sobre suas descobertas sobre os sites acima citados e entregue até dia 16
 Leitura: pág. 175, O Fígado Indiscreto, de Monteiro Lobato, preparar com notas e
comentários.
 Redação: temas pág. 182 – escolha um para dia 23 de janeiro
 Artigo: 23 de janeiro (ensaio para 26 de janeiro)
 Vídeo: dia 26 de janeiro (ensaio para 28 de janeiro)
 Crônica – Milton Hatoum – 28 de janeiro
 Aprenda mais sobre Milton Hatoum http://releituras.com/mhatoum_menu.asp
(ensaio para 30 de janeiro)
 PROJETO CONHEÇA O BRASIL COMIGO – 30 de janeiro
UNIDADE 8
Fevereiro: 2, 4, 6, 9, 11, 13
 Gramática: págs. 183 a 187, 190 a 192, 193 a 196, 200, 201, 208
 Coleções – Você tem uma? Conte-nos dia 29.
 Redação: temas pág. 206 – escolha um para 6 de fevereiro
 Artigo: 6 de fevereiro (ensaio para 9 de fevereiro)
 Vídeo –9 de fevereiro (ensaio para 11 de fevereiro)
 Crônica – Adriana Falcão -11 de fevereiro
 Aprenda mais sobre Adriana Falcão http://releituras.com/adrifalcao_menu.asp
(ensaio para 13 de fevereiro)
 PROJETO CONHEÇA O BRASIL COMIGO -13 de fevereiro
UNIDADE 9
Fevereiro 16, 18, 20, 23, 25, 27
 Gramática: págs. 209,214 -223, 225-228
 Redação: temas pág. 234 – escolha um para dia 20 de fevereiro
 Artigo: 20 de fevereiro (ensaio para 23 de fevereiro)
 Vídeo – dia 23 de fevereiro (ensaio para 25 de fevereiro)
 Crônica – Ignácio de Loyola Brandão – 25 de fevereiro
 Aprenda mais sobre Ignácio de Loyola Brandão http://releituras.com/ilbrandao_menu.asp
(ensaio para 27 de fevereiro)
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PROJETO CONHEÇA O BRASIL COMIGO – 27 de fevereiro
Férias de primavera fevereiro 28 a 8 de março
Sugestões extremamente recomendadas ☺
Ouvir música brasileira
Assistir a um filme brasileiro
Ler artigos em português na internet
Ouvir rádio brasileiro na internet
Assistir tv brasileira na internet
Falaremos sobre suas descobertas quando nos encontrarmos em aula novamente ☺
UNIDADE 10
Março 9, 11, 13, 16, 18, 20, 23
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Gramática: págs. 235, 241 a 248
O que fiz com português durante o spring break.
Leitura pág. 252 – A revolução dos animais já alcançou o Brasil, preparar com notas e
comentários para dia 13 de março.
Redação: temas pág. 258 – escolha um para dia 16 de março
Artigo: 16 de março (ensaio para 18 de março)
Vídeo: 18 de março (ensaio para 20 de março)
Crônica – Lygia Fagundes Telles - 20 de março
Aprenda mais sobre Lygia Fagundes Telles em
http://www.releituras.com/lftelles_menu.asp (ensaio para 23 de março)
PROJETO CONHEÇA O BRASIL COMIGO – 23 de março
UNIDADE 11
Março 25, 27, 30
Abril 1, 6, 8, 10
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Gramática: págs. 259, 261, 264, 265, 268, 269, 270, 272, 275, 276
Temas da página 282 dão muito o que falar. Prepare-se!
Redação: temas pág. 282 – escolha um para 1 de abril
Artigo: 1 de abril (ensaio para 6 de abril)
Vídeo: 6 de abril (ensaio para 8 de abril)
Crônica – João Ubaldo Ribeiro – 8 de abril
Aprenda mais sobre João Ubaldo Ribeiro http://releituras.com/joaoubaldo_menu.asp
(ensaio para 10 de abril)
PROJETO CONHEÇA O BRASIL COMIGO - 10 de abril
UNIDADE 12
Abril
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13, 15, 17, 20, 22, 24
Gramática: págs. 283, 286 a 289, 290 a 292
Redação: temas pág. 300 – escolha um para dia 17 de abril
Artigo: 17 de abril (ensaio para dia 20 de abril)
Vídeo: dia 20 de abril (ensaio para dia 22 de abril)
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Aprenda mais sobre Sérgio Porto (Stanislaw Ponte Preta)
http://releituras.com/spontepreta_menu.asp (ensaio para dia 24 de abril)
Fernando Sabino – Galinha ao molho pardo – 22/24 de abril – leitura e curta metragem
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3sy3MtlK404
ENSAIOS PARA NOTA
Redação
Unidade 7 – 23 de janeiro
Unidade 8 – 6 de fevereiro
Unidade 9 – 20 de fevereiro
Unidade 10 - 16 de março
Unidade 11 – 1 de abril
Unidade 12 - 17 de abril
Video
Unidade 7 – 28 de janeiro
Unidade 8 – 13 de fevereiro
Unidade 9 – 25 de fevereiro
Unidade 10 – 20 de março
Unidade 11 - 8 de abril
Unidade 12 – 22 de abril
Artigo
Unidade 7 - 26 de janeiro
Unidade 8 – 9 de fevereiro
Unidade 9 – 23 de fevereiro
Unidade 10 – 18 de março
Unidade 11 – 6 de abril
Unidade 12 – 20 de abril
Autor
Unidade 7 - Milton Hatoum -30 de janeiro
Unidade 8 - Adriana Falcão – 13 de
fevereiro
Unidade 9 - Ignácio de Loyola Brandão –
27 de fevereiro
Unidade 10 – Lygia Fagundes Telles– 23 de
março
Unidade 11 – João Ubaldo Ribeiro – 10 de
abril
Unidade 12 – Sergio Porto – 24 de abril
PROJETO CONHEÇA O BRASIL COMIGO – datas e estudantes (10)
30 DE JANEIRO
1
2
13 DE FEVEREIRO
1
2
27 DE FEVEREIRO
1
2
23 DE MARÇO
1
2
10 DE ABRIL
2
1