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Department of Spanish and Portuguese Studies

University of Florida

POR 1131: Beginning Portuguese 2 Fall 2014 (Section 5587 M, W, F: Period 5 – 11:45 – 12:35)

Instructor: Michelle Blanck

Class location: PSY 0129

Office:

Office hours:

Email:

Spanish & Portuguese Studies Department: http://www.spanishandportuguese.ufl.edu

MPL course code: CRSKLWX-10011385

Goals of the Portuguese Program 1. To enable students to communicate effectively in Portuguese through the learning of grammar, vocabulary,

and idiomatic expressions of the language.

2. To enable students to achieve competence in all the basic language skills: listening comprehension, reading,

writing, and speaking.

3. To increase students’ awareness and appreciation of Brazilian culture.

What you need to know about Hybrid Format Language Classes

All introductory language classes in the Department of Spanish and Portuguese Studies are taught in

hybrid format. Hybrid courses are defined as classes in which instruction takes place in a traditional

classroom setting augmented by computer-based or online activities replacing classroom seat time.

These types of courses are common in higher education in the United States, and even in language

classes. While we maintain that human interaction is absolutely essential in learning and using a

language, we also believe that advances in technologies have enabled us to reach a point where students

can accomplish a great deal working on their own, reserving class time for true communication and

interactive learning.

These classes are 5 credit courses but meet only three days a week, with supplemental instructional

activities to be done at home to constitute the other two credits. Although the course requires reduced

face-to-face class time, your success and learning require substantial commitment and study both in and

out of class. The level of proficiency you attain will depend largely on what you put in to your learning.

This course requires self-discipline and time. Please be sure to read the “Methodology and Activities”

section of this document for tips on succeeding in a hybrid learning format.

REQUIRED MATERIALS

• Ponto de Encontro 2nd

edition This package includes everything you need for the course and can be

purchased at any local bookstore. No used copies are available, and a 1st edition copy will not be

acceptable.

• A printed copy of this syllabus, downloaded from Sakai

• A reliable computer, either a PC running Windows 2000 or later, or a Mac running OS X or later. Check

MyPortugueseLab tune-up for browser specifications.

• A sound card and speakers or headphones.

• A hi-speed modem (Cable or DSL strongly recommended to download audio and video without delays).

• A dependable Internet Service Provider (ISP).

• A working e-mail address that you check regularly and keep under quota.

A note about “hybrid” classes

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The keys to success in this class are generally the same as those in any other class. However, given the

nature of hybrid classes, in which you will meet less frequently (MWF only) and will be responsible for

covering a good deal of material on your own, there are some things that you should keep in mind this

semester.

• Perform the My Portuguese Lab browser tune-up immediately, and any time you start to experience

problems. Any other technological problems with MyPortugueseLab should be handled by

contacting their tech support at the first sign of trouble. The ‘chat’ feature is the fastest way to get

help. (http://247pearsoned.custhelp.com).

• Be very careful in managing your time. Set aside specific times each week to complete class activities. It

is your responsibility to cover all the required material before class, and if you do not it is likely that

you will not get as much out of the class meeting as you should.

• Expect electronic glitches, power outages, or the like, and plan ahead. Don’t wait until the last minute to

submit your work. The deadline for all work to be submitted in MPL is 10:59am, and there are no

exceptions. Any technological problems that cause you to miss a deadline must be documented

through tech support with an official case number before your instructor can consider accepting your

work late.

• Some of the MyPortugueseLab activities you will be assigned will not have any task to complete, but

simply require you to go through a tutorial, a listening exercise or practice on your own. While it

may be impossible for your instructor to grade you on completing these tasks, it is in your best

interest to complete them just as thoroughly and carefully as you would complete any other graded

activity. These types of practice are just as important as any other activity.

• It is especially important to be consistently prepared for and actively involved in all class meetings, since

there are fewer of these than in traditional classes.

• Class time will be spent primarily on communicative activities, pair work, etc. However, your instructor

will always make sure there are no vocabulary or grammar questions from the homework before

moving on, so as you do your exercises be sure to take note of any confusion or questions you have

so you can bring them to class.

• Don’t be shy! The more willing to share, talk and interact with your instructor and your classmates you

are, the more you will get out of your class time. And don’t worry, everyone feels the same way,

even if they don’t show it!

REQUIRED TEXT/MATERIALS

Purchase of the access to the online platform myportugueselab (http://www.myportugueselab.com/)

or

Purchase of Ponto de Encontro 2nd

ed. from selected bookstores (Reitz Union, Florida Bookstore, Gator

textbook) – the book from these bookstores will have the access code to the online platform.

YOU WILL NEED THE FOLLOWING CODE TO PURCHASE ACCESS TO THE ONLINE PLATFORM FOR THIS

COURSE: CRSKLVW-6009873 (If you buy from other than Gainesville bookstores , you will not have the correct

package or code)

RECOMMENDED The Oxford Portuguese Dictionary or Harper Collins Concise Portuguese Dictionary

PREREQUISITES

POR 1130 [or in some exceptions, a knowledge of Spanish]

If you have had previous training or are a native speaker of Portuguese you must be evaluated by

the lower-division program coordinator. CONTACT YOUR INSTRUCTOR.

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GRADING POLICIES

a) NO EXTRA CREDIT WORK FOR ANYONE UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES. NO EXCEPTIONS.

b) A grade of (I)NCOMPLETE will not be given under any circumstances. NO EXCEPTIONS.

c) Final grades cannot be changed unless there is an error. Students must present the graded

materials as evidence that a mistake was made.

• Class Participation and Preparation 10%

• Online quizzes 20%

• Final Exam 15%

• Homework SAM 25%

• Compositions (2) 15%

• Oral exams (2) Class presentation (1) 15%

For more information on passing grades see: http://www.registrar.ufl.edu/catalog/policies/

regulationgrades.html

CLASS PARTICIPATION

Active participation in class is essential, because success in the study of Portuguese depends largely on daily

exposure to the language. Students cannot participate if they are not in class. There cannot be make-up for

class participation. This portion of the final grade will be measured according to all of the following criteria:

a) attendance and punctuality,

b) preparation,

c) initiative,

d) use of Portuguese exclusively,

e) positive attitude,

f) being primarily on task,

g) NOT USING YOUR CELL PHONE,

h) other in-class work. Before coming to class: a) study the assigned material, and b) do exercises pertaining

to the assigned section(s) in the syllabus in order to check your knowledge.

ATTENDANCE

Your instructor will note attendance every day whether roll is called or not. THREE ABSENCES will be

allowed for any reason. Do not bring written excuses to your instructor. After the THIRD absence TWO

POINTS per absence will be deducted from your class participation grade, up to a maximum of ten points.

[i.e.: If you miss 4 class sessions, your final participation grade can only be a maximum of 8 points.] After

EIGHT absences, one point will be deducted from the final grade for each additional absence. Please note

that three late arrivals to class will count as one absence.

Excused absences are granted for:

1) a medical illness confirmed by a written statement from your physician,

2) a medical emergency in the family confirmed by a written statement from a parent or guardian,

3) an official university activity confirmed by a written statement from a faculty advisor, or

4) a religious holiday that you must observe. For excused absences in categories 3 and 4 you must notify the

instructor at least two weeks in advance of the absence.

Homework

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Myportugueselab gives you access to the textbook and to the SAM activities and extra practice

activities.

You are expected to read the assigned pages on your textbook and complete the extra practice

activities for the day that they are listed on the syllabus and on the calendar available on

myportugueselab so that you are familiar with the concepts and vocabulary we will cover in class

so that we can get the most out of our classroom time. All homework is due at 10:59 a.m. on the date assigned.

What to Expect: MyPortugueseLab –

SAM

Your assignments are due at 10:59 a.m. on the date assigned. There is a 6-hour grace period for late

submissions with a 10% grade penalty. Assignments will not be accepted late after this grace period

unless documentation with a case number from Pearson Help is submitted to the instructor within 3

days of the due date. (You will find the link to technical support on the main menu at

http://www.myportugueselab.com/ or you can also call 800-677-6337).

The instructor will not respond any questions related to technology problems.

On “Today’s View” an activity is considered to have a passing grade if your grade is 73 or higher. If

you see a score in red, it means you scored lower than 73.

If an accent is missing or misplaced in one of your answers, one quarter of the value of the item will

be deducted.

NOTE: Do your homework ahead of time. If you try to complete your homework for the last minute

and your computer freezes or there is a power outage in your apartment complex and you cannot

finish your assignment, you will receive no credit for it. NO EXCEPTIONS. Here is the Pearson

phone contact if you have a tech problem with the system: again 800 677 6337

Compositions

On the days marked Composition in your syllabus, you will turn in a written composition on an assigned

topic. Grade sheets for the compositions are part of the syllabus, and will be required by your instructor to

grade your performance. Based on the correction key in the Recursos para Redações folder under the

Resources tab posted on SAKAI, you will rewrite compositions at home. The second version must be a

minimum of 400 and maximum of 600 words, typed, double-spaced, and turned in turnitin.com on

SAKAI by 5:00 p.m. on the date it is due. You must also turn in the first draft and grade sheet in class

that day. The first draft is worth 60% of the composition grade, and the rewrite is worth 40%.

IMPORTANT: What you turn in for grading must be your own original work. You may NOT collaborate

with anyone when writing your composition. Individuals who misrepresent work done by another will be

dealt with in accordance with the student judicial process.

Oral Exams

The two oral exams will take place in class on the days indicated in the syllabus. They will consist of

interviews between the instructor and two (possibly three) students at a time. General topics will be

provided prior to the exams. Grade sheets for the exams are part of the syllabus, and will be required by

your instructor to grade your performance. You must bring a copy of the grade sheet to the exam.

Presentation

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Students will be required to make a presentation, as part of a pair, on a Brazilian cultural topic.

Presentations should last approximately 6 minutes total. Presentations should be spoken, not read. Students

are encouraged to use power points for their presentations. On the day of the presentation, the group must

provide an informational handout for the whole class and the instructor. Students will be graded

individually on pronunciation, grammar, vocabulary, and fluency; groups will be graded on content,

cohesion, interest and quality of handout. It is considered rude not to show up on days that you do not

present.

Make-up procedures

Tests will not be administered early UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES. If you cannot take an announced

test due to an emergency, OFFICIAL WRITTEN proof of the circumstances must be presented to your

instructor no later than the day after you return to class. Medical excuses must be in writing on physician’s

letterhead, and must have a statement “could not attend class", as well as the inclusive dates in which the

student could not attend. IMPORTANT: A receipt from a physician or ER is not acceptable. Acceptable

funeral excuses are a letter from a funeral home, or clergy person, on letterhead, indicating attendance at the

funeral or service.

Academic Honesty Guidelines

Academic honesty and integrity are fundamental values of the University community. An academic honesty

offense is defined as the act of lying, cheating, or stealing academic information so that one gains academic

advantage. Violations of the Academic Honesty Guidelines include but are not limited to:

1. Cheating. The improper taking or tendering of any information or material which shall be used to

determine academic credit. Taking of information includes copying graded homework assignments

from another student; working with another individual(s) on graded assignments or homework;

looking or attempting to look at notes, a text, or another student's paper during an exam.

2. Plagiarism. The attempt to represent the work of another as the product of one's own thought,

whether the other's work is oral or written, published or unpublished. Plagiarism includes, but is not

limited to, quoting oral or written materials without citation on written materials or in oral

presentations; submitting work produced by an on-line translation service or the translation feature

of an on-line dictionary as your own.

3. Misrepresentation. Any act or omission with intent to deceive a teacher for academic advantage.

Misrepresentation includes lying to a teacher to increase your grade; lying or misrepresenting facts

when confronted with an allegation of academic honesty.

4. Bribery, Conspiracy, Fabrication. For details see website below On all work submitted for credit

the following pledge is either required or implied: “On my honor, I have neither given nor received

unauthorized aid in doing this assignment.” Violations of this policy will result in disciplinary action

according to the judicial process.

5. For more details go to: http://www.dso.ufl.edu/judicial/academic.htm.

Educational behavior

Every student in the class is expected to participate in a responsible and mature manner that enhances the

educational process. Any conduct that, in the judgment of the instructor, disrupts the learning process will

lead to disciplinary action.

Confidentiality

Student records are confidential. Only information designated "UF directory information" may be released

without your written consent. Please see University Regulation 6C1-4.007 for a list of the categories of

information designated as "UF directory information." UF views each student as the primary contact for all

communication. If your parents contact me about your grade, attendance, or any information that is not "UF

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directory information," I will ask them to contact you. You may 1) provide the information your parents

seek directly to them or 2) contact the University Registrar's Office for additional information. For more

information: www.registrar.ufl.edu.ferpahub.html

Students with disabilities

Students requesting classroom accommodation must first register with the Dean of Students Office, who

will provide documentation to the student. This documentation must be presented to the Instructor as soon

as possible in order to arrange for the accommodations.

Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory grade option

Request the S/U form from your instructor. Minimum grade for an S in the course is 70. For regulations and

deadlines consult the Undergraduate Catalog.

Drop and withdrawal dates

Consult the current Undergraduate Catalog.

Remember to ALWAYS check My Portuguese Lab’s calendar to see what activities are assigned and for when! Don’t leave all activities for the last minute of the due date! The assignments are divided into smaller segments for you to follow, and the due dates are in bold, meaning that the work for the entire chapter is due that day. Your instructor can monitor who is doing the work regularly. Please complete the assigned work so that you can be prepared for class and ask questions. Remember this is 25% of your grade. Study beforehand so that you are not penalized for multiple tries.

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CALENDAR (Dates and content are intended to be followed as closely as possible, but are subject to

change at the instructor's discretion. Students are responsible for knowing about any changes to this

schedule whether or not they attend class on the day changes are announced. Students should bring their

computers/textbook to class every time).

Dates Preparing for Class, Readings in the Textbook Online Homework Schedule

M August 25

Apresentação do programa do curso; Ponto de

Encontro: Introdução ao MyPortugueseLab MYPORTUGUESE LAB

W 27 Lição 8, pp. 306-313 Lição 8 SAM: 1-2,5-7, 9-12

F 29 Lição 8, pp. 314-322

Lição 8 SAM: 14-18,20-23, 25-

30, 32, 35-36

Week 2

M

SEPTEMBER 1 LABOR DAY HOLIDAY

W 3 Prepare Lição 8, pp. 323-337

Lição 8 SAM: 39, 42-44, 46

Provinha lição 8

F 5 Lição 9, pp. 338-348

Lição 9 SAM: 1-3, 5-6, 9, 11-

14,16-20

Week 3

M 8 Lição 9, pp. 349-359 22-24, 28-31, 33-34

W 10 Lição 9, pp. 360-373 36-37, 39, 42-43, 47-52

F 12 Oral exams Provinha lição 9

Week 4

M 9 Oral exams

W 11 Oral exams

F 13 Lição 10, pp. 376-388

Lição 10 SAM: 1-3, 6-10, 12-

15, 18-20, 24-25

Week 5

M 15 Lição 10, pp. 389-399 SAM 26-30, 34-35

W 17 Lição 10, pp. 400-409 SAM 38-42

F 19 Begin to draft Composition 1

Composition writing at home

Provinha Lição 10

Week 6

M 22 Apresentações

W 24 Lição 11, pp. 411-421 Lição 11 SAM: 1-3, 6-7, 9-10

F 26 Lição 11, pp. 422-430 Composition 1 Due

SAM: 11-17, 19

Week 7

M 29 Lição 11, pp. 431-441 SAM: 21-30, 34-39

W Oct. 1

Lição 12, pp. 442-452

Lição 12 SAM: 1-9, 10-17, 19-

23, 25, 27-36

F 3 Lição 12, pp. 453-462 SAM: 37-38, 41,44,46

Week 8

M 6 Lição 12, pp. 463-477 SAM: 49, 51-53, 55

W 8 Oral exams Provinha lição 12

F 10

Oral exams

Rascunho-Redação 2

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Week 9

M 13 Lição 13, pp. 478-488 SAM: 1-3, 5-10,

W 15 Lição 13, pp. 478-488 SAM: 11-12, 14-15, 17, 19

F 17 Homecoming

Week 10

M 20 Lição 13, pp. 489-497

Comp. 2 data final

W 22 Lição 13, pp. 489-497 SAM: 20-22, 24-25

F 22 Lição 13, pp. 498-503 SAM: 27, 30, 32

Week 11

M 27 Lição 13, pp. 498-503 SAM: 33-39

PROVINHA Lição 13

W 29

Lição 14, pp. 504-514

SAM: 1-4, 6-10

F 31

Lição 14, pp. 504-514

SAM: 11-12, 14-18, 20

Week 12

M Nov. 3 Apresentações

W 5 Lição 14, pp. 515-525 SAM: 22-27, 31

F 7 Composição 3 rascunho

Week 13

M 10 Lição 14, pp. 515-525 SAM: 34, 36-39

W 12 Lição 14, pp. 526-531

F 14

Lição 14, pp. 526-531

Entregar a redação 3

Week 14

M 17 Apresentações

W 19 Lição 15, pp. 532-541 SAM: 1, 3-10

F 21 Lição 15, pp. 532-541 SAM: 11-17, 20

Week 15

M 24 Lição 15, pp. 542-551 SAM: 21-22, 24-26

W 27 Thanksgiving holiday – No class

F 29 Thanksgiving holiday – No class

Week 16

M Dec. 1 Lição 15, pp. 552-561 SAM: 27-28, 30-31, 33

W 3 Apresentações PROVINHA Lição 15

F 5 Revisão para o Exame Final

M 8 Revisão para o Exame Final

W 10 Revisão para o Exame Final

FINAL EXAM: 17D as per the Registrar = WEDNESDAY Dec 17, 3:00-5:00 pm Do not make any plans that interfere with the final exam. There will be no rescheduling of the final

exam except in the case of notification from the Office of the University Registrar.

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CLASS PARTICIPATION GRADING SCHEME

6. Participation in class involves a number of variables, listed in the rubric below.

7. Participation grades will be assessed approximately every two weeks for a total of eight (8) grades

throughout the semester, and you may ask your instructor for your participation grades at any time.

Your instructor may assign written homework that will be collected and graded; these assignments form

part of your participation grade.

Your instructor reserves the right to administer pop quizzes on grammar, vocabulary etc. in order to

assess students’ preparation. These grades also form part of your participation grade.

The use of cell phones, pagers, iPods or mp3 players and all other electronic equipment during class is

prohibited. All equipment must be turned off in the classroom. Any evidence of cell phones (use, ringing,

buzzing, etc.) and similar equipment use will result in an automatic zero in participation for that day.

Using a cell phone during a composition or test will result in a zero on that assignment.

A (10 pts): always greeted people and took leave using Portuguese

always used Portuguese in class ( i.e., with instructor and in small groups)

always listened attentively when others spoke and showed respect for her/his peers

always came prepared to class

always actively participated in all classroom activities

always made a positive impact on the class with her/his presence and positive attitude

helped peers with in-class activities

A- (9 pts): sometimes greeted people and took leave using Portuguese

mostly used Portuguese in class, but sometimes used English in group work

usually listened and showed respect for her/his peers

occasionally came unprepared to class, but usually came prepared

participated in all classroom activities

B (8 pts): did not greet people and take leave in Portuguese

frequently used English, especially during group and pair work

at times got distracted and was occasionally disrespectful to her/his peers

showed some preparation for class, but needed more preparation

participated in classroom activities but was more passively attentive than active

C (7 pts): used more English than Portuguese during class

paid little attention during class (e.g., sometimes slept, read the newspaper, did other homework.

etc.) and was disrespectful to her/his peers

showed little preparation for class

participated minimally in classroom activities

D (6 pts): used only English during class

paid no attention during class and was disrespectful to her/his peers

showed no preparation for class

failed to contribute to the class with her/his presence and/or detracted from the class with her/his

negative attitude

F (0 pts): did not attend enough classes or did not demonstrate sufficient participation for evaluation

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COMPOSITION GRADING SCHEME

Nome _____________________________________

Pre-Writing (5%)

Completed all required pre-writing tasks. 5 4 3

Completed some required pre-writing tasks. 2 1

No evidence of pre-writing. 0

Written product (65%):

Content:

Very complete information. Broad, effective use of vocabulary covered in the chapter. 17 16 15

Adequate information. Some development of ideas, but lacks detail or support. Few

errors with vocabulary.

14 13 12

Limited information. Ideas present, but underdeveloped. Occasional errors with

vocabulary.

11 10 9

Minimal information. Frequent errors with vocabulary. Presence of English. 8 7 6

Organization:

Ideas connected. Logically ordered from beginning to end. Fluent. 16 15 14

Order apparent, but somewhat choppy. Loosely organized. 13 12 11

Limited order to the content. Disjointed and/or choppy. 10 9 8

Basically a series of separate sentences. No transitions. No apparent order. 7 6 5

Language:

Well-edited for the grammar covered in the course lessons to date. Very few errors

overall.

32 31 30

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Occasional grammatical errors with the grammar covered in the course lessons to date. 28 27 26

25

Frequent errors that would probably impede comprehensibility for a native speaker not

accustomed to communicating with language learners.

24 23 22

21

Abundance of errors. Mostly incomprehensible. 20 19 18

17

Excessive errors, evidence of carelessness. Incomprehensible. 16 15 14

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FIRST DRAFT GRADE

______ / 70 Post-writing (30%):

Carefully and thoroughly made indicated corrections for content, style and organization. 30 29 28

27

Completed all editing steps, shows considerable improvement. 26 25 24

23

Some editing completed, but overall quality of composition similar to first draft. 21 19 17

15

Minor changes made, but lack of effort. 13 11 10 9

No evidence of the revisions. 0

POST-WRITING GRADE

______ / 30

FINAL GRADE (1st draft plus Post-writing)

______ / 100

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CODES USED IN CORRECTING COMPOSITIONS

Your instructor will return your compositions having underlined words/phrases/sentences that need to be corrected.

Above each underlined section there will be a symbol from the list below, which will indicate to you how to revise

that portion of the composition.

CODE ERROR TYPE EXPLANATION

Ac Accent

This word has a problem related to a

written accent: 1) an accent is missing; 2)

the accent has been placed on the wrong

syllable; 3) there is a written accent when

none is needed.

Ang

Anglicism

You have chosen a word(s) or expression

that results from direct translation from

English rather than using a more native-

like word or expression.

.

Art Article is wrong or missing

A definite article (el, la, los, las) or

indefinite article (un, una, unos, unas) is

either wrong or missing.

Gen Gender

There is a problem associated with the

gender of this noun. Check to see if the

noun is masculine or feminine; then make

sure all articles and adjectives agree with

it.

Inf Infinitive An infinitive is needed.

N-Adj Agr Noun-Adjective Agreement

In Portuguese, all adjectives that modify a

noun must agree with the noun in both

gender (masculine or feminine) and

number (singular or plural.) Check the

noun to determine its gender and number;

then check all the adjectives that modify

that noun. Do they all agree?

Num Number There is problem with number

(singular/plural).

Obj P Object pronoun

There is a wrong or missing object

pronoun. First, check to see if you have the

correct object pronouns (choose between

direct and indirect object). Then make sure

the pronoun agrees in gender and number

with the noun it is replacing.

PastP Past Participle The participle form of verb is required.

Prep Preposition

You have used an incorrect preposition or

a preposition is missing when one is

needed.

P Punctuation There is a punctuation error.

Rel P Relative pronoun

Either que is missing from the sentence or

you have selected the wrong relative

pronoun.

Refl Reflexive pronoun This indicates that a reflexive form is

called for. Often the wrong reflexive

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pronoun has been use or one is missing.

S/E Ser/Estar Wrong choice between ser and estar.

Sp Spelling

Spelling error. Please check the online

glossary located on the toolbar in

MyLanguageLab or a dictionary.

Subj P Subject pronoun

Either a subject pronoun is missing or you

have used the wrong subject pronoun (yo,

tú, él, ella, Ud., nosotros/as, vosotros/as,

ellos, ellas, Uds.).

S-V Agr Subject-Verb Agreement

In Port., the verb must agree with the

subject (either stated or implied) in both

person (1st, 2nd, or 3rd) and number

(singular or plural). Check the ending of

the verb to make sure that it agrees with

the subject.

T/M/A Tense/mood/aspect

You have used the wrong tense (present,

future, past), mood (indicative,

subjunctive), or aspect (perfective,

imperfective).

Trans Transition A transition word is needed or used

incorrectly.

Vf Verb form The verb has been improperly conjugated.

WW Wrong word A more appropriate word is required.

WO Word order The word order in this sentence is

incorrect.

? Unclear The meaning is unclear.

• Remember: • Always consult this list of symbols when making corrections to your written work.

• Corrections should be made with a dictionary, verb book, textbook, class notes, etc. Don’t guess!

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ORAL EXAM GRADING SCHEME

Nome ________________________

VOCABULARY (20%)

- Inadequate, inaccurate for this level 6 8 10

- Barely adequate for the situation and level, repetitive 12 14

- Adequate for the situation and level 17 18

- Broad, precise, impressive for this level 19 20

FLUENCY (20%) - Halting, fragmented, unnatural pauses 8 10 12

- Generally natural and continuous 14 15 16

- Very natural, with no unnecessary pauses 18 19 20

INFORMATION PROVIDED (25%) - Little information is provided; ideas not well developed 13 15 17

- Only basic information is provided; ideas fairly well developed 19 21 23

- Most necessary information is provided; ideas very well developed 24 25

GRAMMAR (25%) - Almost inaccurate except for stock phrases 14 15 16

- Uncertain control of the language; frequent errors 17 18 19

- Fair control of the language; some errors 20 21 22

- Very good control of the language; very few errors 23 24 25

PRONUNCIATION (10%) - Pronunciation is frequently unintelligible 3 4

- Heavy English/Spanish influence requires concentrated listening 5 6

- Occasional mispronunciations 7 8

- Very few mispronunciations 9 10

TOTAL / 100 points Comments:

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Oral Presentation Grading Scheme __________________________ (Presenter)

Comprehensibility (choose one number):

Completely comprehensible, listener always could understand meaning,

ungrammaticality did not impede comprehensibility.

15 14

Mostly comprehensible, some significant errors that impeded

comprehensibility.

13 12 11

At times difficult to understand, meaning unclear. 10 9 8

Content (choose one number):

Complete presentation of the concept, good details, provided

cultural/historical perspective; high quality of handout/visuals.

10 9

Fairly complete presentation; sometimes it lacks details and cultural

information; moderate quality of handout/visuals.

8 7 6

Incomplete presentation of the material --listeners walk away with no new

information; poor quality of handout/visuals.

5 4 3

Organization (choose one number):

Well organized, objective of presentation was clear. 10 9

Apparent organization to presentation, although at times the listener got lost,

objectives of the presentation were vague.

8 7 6

Very disjointed, listener had difficulty following the presentation. 5 4 3

Delivery (choose one number):

Presented the information without reading or depending heavily on Power

Point or note cards, was expressive, used gestures, and communicated

naturally. Presented within the time limited.

10 9

Presented the information without reading, but with some difficulty at times.

Mostly natural presentation of the material, but at times seeming somewhat

'memorized.' Somewhat exceeded the time limit.

8 7 6

Relied heavily on note card and often read. Little evidence of communicative

ability. Over the time limit.

5 4 3

Handout, Power Point: 5 4 3 2 1

Overall/ total / 50 points

Comments:

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Important Information for MPL

You must start submitting your work from the date of your enrollment in class. As a general policy, late

submissions are NOT accepted.

The ONLY reasons to request acceptance of a late submission are:

1. Assignments were due before you enrolled in the course, according to the UF Registrar.

~or~

2. You had documented technical problems when attempting to submit your work at least an hour before the

assignment was due. Documentation in this case consists of your interactions (chat or email, or written

follow-up to a phone conversation) with Pearson’s technical support. Only if Pearson confirms a technical

problem on their end will your request be considered.

In either case, you must request consideration for your case within 24 hours of the first missed deadline.

There are no exceptions.

NOTE: Repeated computer problems, crashes, failures to do the browser tune-up, etc. are NOT considered

valid reasons for failing to turn in your work. There are plenty of computers available on campus for you to

use, and all the computers in the Language Learning Center have been formatted to work with MSL.

If you happen to encounter technological problems with MyPortugueseLab, you should do the following:

1. _____ Contact Pearson tech-support (http://247pearsoned.custhelp.com) as soon as the problem happens.

2. _____ Send a copy to your instructor of all communications with Pearson.

3. _____ Save all communications with Pearson, in case they get lost in cyberspace.

When Pearson provides a definitive answer to the problem, a decision will be made on your case.

MyPortugueseLab: GETTING STARTED NEW USER

STEP 1: Before You Register

• Complete the Browser Tune-Up.

Go to www.mylanguagelabs.com and click Browser Tune-up. This will confirm that you have met the System

Requirements and have the necessary free plug-ins on your computer.

If you do NOT use a supported browser, you will NOT be able to sign in to your MyLanguageLabs.

Select Support then System Requirements (http://mylanguagelabs.com/support/system-

requirements.html)

to see the most up-to-date information on supported browsers. Pearson tests each supported browser

thoroughly for use with a MyLab.

2. Enable Pop-Up Blockers

Are you clicking on an activity or link inside the course and nothing happens? Some browsers will block all pop-

ups—even those you want! To allow pop-ups in your MyLanguageLab course, open your browser and do the

following (there may be some variations with each browser):

For PC USERS:

1. Click Tools Pop-up Blocker Pop-up Blocker Settings.

2. When prompted for “Address of Website to allow”, enter:*.pegasus2.pearsoned.com

(If you have downloaded a third-party (Google, Yahoo, AOL, etc.) pop-up blocker/toolbar make sure you

turn the pop-up blocker off on that toolbar in addition to your browser pop-up blocker.)

FOR MAC USERS:

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1. Click Safari. Make sure “Block Pop-Up Windows” is unchecked while working in MyLanguageLabs.

2. Confirm that you have the following needed to register:

• Your Instructor’s Section/Course ID _________ (Note: The Course ID must be entered exactly as it is

provided to you including typing the hypen “-“ and using all capital letters.)

• Student Access Code - packaged with your text or available standalone at the bookstore. (You may also purchase

instant access online at www.mylanguagelabs.com).

• Valid Email Address

• eBook ID (if applicable) ________________ **Refer to the eBook Registration link on the Welcome Message inside your course for instructions on how

to access the eBook, with or without an eBook ID from your instructor.

STEP 2: Register for Your Course

Go to www.mylanguagelabs.com and click Student under “Register.”

• Enter the Course/Section ID that your instructor has provided (Note: This is not the same as the Access Code) and

click Continue.

• Choose one of the following: I already have an access code or I need to buy access.

• Select your course

• Select your book

• Select a 6 month or 24 month subscription

Then follow the registration instructions and click Log In Now on the confirmation page to enter your course.

STEP 3: Sign in and Enroll in Your Course

Return to www.mylanguagelabs.com.

• Click Sign in under “Sign in”

• Enter the username and password you created as part of registration.

• In the new window, under Your Courses and Products select the link with the title of your required text.

• Click Enroll in Course

• Enter Course ID (provided by your instructor) (Note: The Course ID must be entered exactly as it is provided to

you including typing the hypen “-“ and using all capital letters.)

• You will now have access to your course materials.

IMPORTANT NOTICE for Returning Users who:

• used a MyLanguageLabs course with your textbook in a previous semester

• purchased 24-month access

• received the following error after entering the Course ID you received from your instructor . If this case, Go to

www.mylanguagelabs.com and under Sign In click “Problems with your Course ID? Click here.”

• Select your MyLanguageLabs to continue with your course enrollment and upgrade to the 2012/2013 Release

• Select your book

• You will be asked to confirm your existing account information.

• Once complete, you will be brought to a page where you can enter the Course ID you received from your instructor.

• After enrolling, your new course will be labeled as the (2012/2013 Release).

STEP 4: Set Your Time Zone

• Click My Profile after signing in to your course.

• Select your Time zone from the menu.

Pearson Technical Support

Need Help Registering?

If you have any questions or issues registering for your course, please go to: http://247pearsoned.custhelp.com

Click CHAT on the top toolbar. Fill in the form and click, SUBMIT. An IM box will open and a technical support

assistant will be able to help you with your specific issue.

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Need help once you are enrolled in your instructor’s course?

Once you are you logged into your MyLanguageLabs course and have any questions or issues, please click on the

SUPPORT link in the upper right corner of your course.