Course Catalogue

Portuguese Honours Written Language (year 1 exit) PORT4009

  • Academic Session: 2026-27
  • School: School of Modern Languages and Cultures
  • Credits: 20
  • Level: Level 4 (SCQF level 10)
  • Typically Offered: Runs Throughout Semesters 1 and 2
  • Available to Visiting Students: No
  • Collaborative Online International Learning: No
  • Curriculum For Life: No

Short Description

This course consists of a variety of language teaching, including translation into and from English, plus exercises in the target language such as essay writing, summary and language analysis. This course is intended only for students who are, exceptionally, exiting the 2-year language programme after one year.

Timetable

22 x 2 hour classes or 44 x 1 hour classes throughout both semesters as scheduled on MyCampus.

Requirements of Entry

Available to all students fulfilling requirements for Honours entry into Portuguese.

Excluded Courses

Portuguese Honours Written Language (Senior) - PORT4008

Co-requisites

None

Assessment

The standard assessments for this course are:

■ 2 x assessed language exercises - 15% each

■ Exam (2 hours) - 70%

If required, for instance where a disability prevents a student from undertaking a specific method of assessment, the following alternatives are available:

■ There is no alternative to the assessed language exercise, but extensions to the deadlines can be offered as reasonable adjustment (students should follow the usual process for extensions).

■ There is no alternative to the Exam, but extra time/alternative space can be offered as

reasonable adjustment.

Further reasonable adjustments may be provided where necessary. Students are encouraged to consult with the course convenor.

Main Assessment In: April/May

Course Aims

Please see PORT4007

Intended Learning Outcomes of Course

Please see PORT4007

Minimum Requirement for Award of Credits

No exceptions