General Objectives of the Course

The training provided in this course is aimed at foreign students interested in attaining a waystage level in Portuguese. Besides developing the skills required for communicating in Portuguese, in situations requiring a simple and direct exchange of information on familiar and routine matters, the course also promotes an understanding of the Portuguese reality and of Portuguese culture.

Admission Requirements

A1 level of Portuguese (according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages – https://europass.europa.eu/pt/common-european-framework-reference-language-skills).

Applicants whose applications have been formally submitted and validated will be ranked according to the date and time of submission. The first 20 applicants will be awarded the maximum ranking score (20 points). The remaining applicants will be ranked in descending order based on the date and time of application submission. If, after enrolment, not all places are filled, applicants on the waiting list will be admitted according to their ranking position.

Candidates should check the admission requirements available on this site, in addition to the information provided here.

Mode of Study

E-learning

Teaching / Evaluation language(s)

Portuguese language

Learning Objectives and Intended Skills

According to the general goals set for level A2 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFRL), after completing this course unit, students should be able to: (i) interact in simple dialogues regarding concrete subjects or those of immediate need, demonstrating practical skills to handle different speakers in basic situations of everyday life; (ii) write short simple notes and messages related to subjects of immediate need. Thus, the focus will be placed on the lexical and grammatical contents necessary for producing and understanding statements related to everyday subjects, both orally and in writing.

Qualification Requirements and Regulations

Rules of creation and operation of non-degree courses at the University of Coimbra.