OVERVIEW

The course provides practical skills in the Portuguese language equal to level C1 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages. The Theoretical Module prepares and leads to the translation of Navalha na Carne, a play by the Brazilian Plínio Marcos (1935-1999).

AIMS AND CONTENT

AIMS AND LEARNING OUTCOMES

During the theoretical module we will proceed with the linguistic-translation analysis of the play Navalha na carne by the Brazilian Plínio Marcos.

The lessons, mainly of a laboratory nature, aim to strengthen the students' knowledge of the Brazilian variant of Portuguese (PB), providing elements of the linguistic history of Brazil and defining the main lexical and morphosyntactic changes with respect to the European variant of Portuguese ( PE);
introduce and historicize the concepts of norma padrão, norma culta and norma popular within the PB;
identify the strategies required for the translation of a theatrical text: involvement of the body, work on the voice, preparation for staging.
The practical module aims at consolidating the C1 levels of the CEFR. The grammatical and lexical structures of the Portuguese language will be studied in depth through readings, conversations, written papers, oral presentations and various types of exercises.

PREREQUISITES

None

TEACHING METHODS

The lessons of the theoretical module (30 hours, second semester) will be taught in Italian and will be partly frontal and partly dedicated to the linguistic analysis of the proposed texts and to translation strategies. Attendance is not mandatory but strongly recommended.

The practical module course is annual and has a total of 85 hours.

SYLLABUS/CONTENT

Theoretical module program.

At the front lesson (linguistic history of Brazil, divergences of the PB with respect to European Portuguese, socio-linguistic aspects, coexistence of cultural and popular norms, the language of the favela) will be accompanied by two hours of translation of Navalha na carne by Plinio Marcos.

Practical module program.

In the grammar area, the following will be addressed:

- Complete Indicative / Subjunctive verbal system

- Simple and compound conjugate infinitive

- Use of the gerund

- Derivative Verbs / Verbal Regencies

- Reflexive verbs

- Periphrastic conjugation

- Personal pronouns: unstressed and tonic form

- Adverbs and Adverbial Phrases

- Prepositions and Prepositive Phrases

- Indirect speech

- Passive form

- Subordinate propositions

- Conjunctions and phrases

- Text connectors.

For the lexical and communicative area, the following will be observed:

- Family / Professional / Social vocabulary

- Idioms / Proverbs

- Exclamations and Interjections

- Prefixes and Suffixes / Diminutives

- Polysemic words: use and meanings

- Homophonic / homograph / homonymous / paronym words

- Support / oppose opinions

- Express feelings, desires, judgments

- Persuade / Advise / Argue.

RECOMMENDED READING/BIBLIOGRAPHY

For the theoretical module: handouts and other material will be distributed in class by the teacher and uploaded to Aulaweb.

Practical module: study books to be established. Texts of different types and audio-visual documents will be shared during the course and uploaded to Aulaweb.

TEACHERS AND EXAM BOARD

Exam Board

VIRGINIA CLARA CAPORALI (President)

CARLA SOFIA FERREIRA ANDRADE

ROBERTO FRANCAVILLA (President Substitute)

LESSONS

LESSONS START

The practical module will begin on 4/10/23.

The lessons of the Theoretical Module will be held in the second semester. The starting date will be communicated immediately after the Christmas holidays on the teacher's personal page: https://lingue.unige.it/virginiaclara.caporali%40unige.it.

Class schedule

PORTUGUESE LANGUAGE I (LM)

EXAMS

EXAM DESCRIPTION

For the part of the theoretical module, the achievement of objectives will be assessed through a final oral exam (about 20 minutes) which can be preceded, if deemed appropriate, by an ongoing assessment to be carried out during class hours.

The practical module exam includes a written test the passing of which is preparatory to accessing the oral exam. For each exam session, one and only one date will be indicated for the writings; date that will be communicated by the teacher in the second part of the course.

ASSESSMENT METHODS

The Portuguese Language I written exam will test your knowledge of grammatical rules and vocabulary, as well as the actual acquisition of skills relating to written production and written and oral comprehension. Only one paper is expected for each exam session. The dates of the writings will be communicated during the year and reported via Aulaweb and on the teacher's personal page: https://lingue.unige.it/carlasofia.ferreiraandrade@edu.unige.it.

The oral exam relating to the theoretical module will verify the acquisition of the topics addressed during the course. There is also a practical-theoretical question on the translations carried out in the classroom and on the translation strategies applied. 

The final grade is calculated as follows:

50% (of the overall mark) for the written and oral practical part;

50% (of the overall mark) for the theoretical part.

Exam schedule

FURTHER INFORMATION

Students with SLD, disability or other special educational needs certification are advised to contact the teacher at the beginning of the course to agree on teaching and exam methods that, in compliance with the teaching objectives, take into account the learning methods individuals and provide suitable compensatory instruments.

Non-attending students are invited to contact the teacher at virginiaclara.caporali@unige.it to agree on an alternative program.

For the start date of the courses and the relative timetables, it is recommended to visit the teacher page (V. Caporali) at the link https://rubrica.unige.it/personale/UkNFU1Jt.