Local Culture and Language

Recommended Prerequisites

The pre-requisites of this course are those corresponding to the application for the MSc course CMM.

Teaching Methods

These lectures are organized in theoretical lectures. Occasionally students are invited to attend lectures by visiting specialists.

Learning Outcomes

Dublin descriptors

1.    Knowledge and ability to understand

1.1    Knowledge of the local language and culture

1.2    Understand the course structure and the connection with others

2.    Application of knowledge and understanding

3.    Judgment accomplishment / decision making

4.    Communication

4.1    Understand and know how to use the information sources. Ability to research and use the literature.

4.2    Learn how to convey adequately the acquired knowledge, even for non-specialist public.

5.    Self-learning skills

5.1  Ability to learn individually throughout their lives.

Work Placement(s)

No

Syllabus

Introduction to the subject.

Phrases and vocabulary; Linguistics; Grammar basics; Pronunciation with audio.

Geography and national culture; Main references in the national literature; History of the country.

Main references of the national music; Multimedia.

Seminars: Phrases and vocabulary; Language exercises. Written exercises.

Study visits to cultural and historical reference locals in the country.

Assessment Methods

Continuous
Written work with oral presentation: 100.0%

Bibliography

A ser definida pelo docente da unidade curricular. To be defined by the responsible for the curricular unit.