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POR 3010 (0668) Introduction to Portuguese and Brazil Spring 2013 - Classroom MAT 0013 University of Florida Spanish and Portuguese Studies Department

INSTRUCTOR Gabriel Ferraz Office: 431 Yon Hall Office hours: TBA Email: [email protected] Spanish & Portuguese Studies Department: http://www.spanishandportuguese.ufl.edu

COURSE CODES/TIMES  POR 3010 section 0668  This course meets MWF on period 4 (10:40 p.m. to 11:30 p.m.) at MAT 0013  Spring 2013: Classes begin January 07 / Classes end April 24  Final Exam: See registrar’s website: http://www.registrar.ufl.edu/soc/201208/finalexamsched.html  See other important academic dates on this page: https://catalog.ufl.edu/ugrad/current/Pages/adspring1213.aspx

REQUIRED MATERIALS  Purchase of the access to the online platform myportugueselab (includes the e-book) at http://www.myportugueselab.com/ (recommended) or • 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.

YOU WILL NEED THE FOLLOWING CODE TO PURCHASE ACCESS TO THE ONLINE PLATFORM FOR THIS COURSE: CRSKLZB-2004668 (tip: copy and paste the code into the course ID field on the Pearson website) (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

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

1 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.

A note about “hybrid” classes 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 11:59pm, 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!

GOALS OF THE PORTUGUESE PROGRAM  To enable students to communicate effectively in Portuguese through the learning of grammar, vocabulary, and idiomatic expressions of the language.  To enable students to achieve competence in all the basic language skills: listening comprehension, reading, writing, and speaking.  To increase students’ awareness of and appreciation for Brazilian culture.

2 PREREQUISITES  Native speaker, with schooling in Spanish: experience and/or formal training at the intermediate- high (3000) level in Spanish, French or Italian and no previous knowledge of Portuguese.  POR 1130 passed with an A or A-.  If you have had previous training or are a native speaker of Portuguese you must be evaluated by Dr. Ginway, the first-year supervisor.

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 15% • Tests (3) 25% • Final Exam 15% • Homework SAM 20% • Compositions 10% • Oral exams (2) Class presentation (1) 15%

93-100 = A 73-75 = C 90-92 = A- 70 -72 = C- 86-89= B + 66 -69 = D+ 83-85 = B 63 – 65 = D 80-82=B- 60- 62=D- 76-79=C+ 59 and below = E

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,

3 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  Myportugueselab gives you access to the textbook and to the Student Activity Manual (SAM).  You are expected to read the assigned pages on your textbook and complete the exercises in the SAM 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 11:59 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays, the days that you don’t come to class.

What to Expect: MyPortugueseLab - SAM homework

 Your assignments are due at 11:59 p.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.

How to do SAM homework activities  The program is set to allow you three attempts to answer the questions correctly. Remember: opening and closing an activity without submitting is considered an attempt.

4  The program allows you to “save for later.” Remember: saving for later counts as an attempt.

 The average grade of all attempts will be your grade for each activity, so only a correct answer on the first try will receive full credit. Make that one count!

 The “need help?” button will be displayed in the upper right-hand corner of the screen after the first attempt if you submitted incorrect answers. Click on it to review the material before submitting your second try.

 After your second attempt, a little blue feedback bubble will be displayed next to incorrect answers. Click on it for a hint to help you figure out why you got something wrong.

 If your answer is still incorrect after the third attempt, click on the little blue bubble next to the incorrect answer to see the correct answer.

NOTE: Do your homework ahead of time. If you try to complete your homework at 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: 800 677 6337

Written exams There will be 3 written exams during the semester. All exams are announced in the syllabus, and will be held in the room and class period in which class is held. NO DEVIATION OF THIS SCHEDULE WILL BE ALLOWED, UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES, this means NO early or late exams [see excused absences above]. Note that language learning is cumulative, and all tests may include material from previous chapters.

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 found in this syllabus (pgs. 14-15), you will rewrite compositions at home. The second version must be a minimum of 400 and maximum of 500 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 Students will be required to make a presentation, as part of a pair, on a Brazilian cultural topic. Presentations should last approximately 5 minutes total. Presentations should be spoken, not read. Students

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

6 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.

7 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 every class).

Week Day of Preparing for Class, Readings in the Online Homework Schedule Day the Textbook Assignments due dates Month Instructions

Apresentação do programa do curso; Ponto de M 7 Encontro: Introdução ao MyPortugueseLab MYPORTUGUESE LAB T 8 Lição Preliminar –prepare e read pp. 2-14 SAM set up Prel. Ex. (P) 1-12 Continue Prel. Ex. (P) 13, 15, W 9 Lição Preliminar – prática em sala de aula 16, 18, 19, 22, 23 R 10 Lição Preliminar pp. 15-29 SAM Laboratório (P) 26 to 35 F 11 Read Lição 1 – pp. 30-45 A universidade SAM Lição 1, 1-12 Week 2 M 14 Practice Lição 1 pp. 46-49 SAM Lição 1 13-18 T 15 Read Lição 1 – pp. 50-65 SAM Lição 1 19-34 Listening W 16 Lição 1 Prática SAM Lição 1 Complete Due R 17 Read and Prepare Lição 2 – pp. 79-90 SAM Lição 2 Part 1, 1-13 SAM Lição 2 14-25, Lab F 18 Read and Prepare Lição 2 – pp. 90-107 Due Week 3 M 21 Martin Luther King Day – No classes Exam outline/Sakai T 22 Lição 3 pp. 110-114 SAM 3 1-9 W 23 Lição 3 pp. 124-137 SAM Lição 3 11-22 R 24 Lição 3 pp. 124-137 SAM Lição 3 Lab due F 25 Review for Exam 1 Review materials Lições 1-3 Week 4 M 28 Exam 1 T 29 Lição 4 Read Prepare 152-168 SAM Lição 4 Part 1 1-14 W 30 Lição 4 Prepare pp. 169-185 SAM Lição 4 Part 2 15-38 R 31 Lição 4 SAM Lição 4 Part Due FEB. F 01 Prepare Lição 5 pp. 190-208 SAM Lição 5 Part 1 1-14 Week 5 M 04 Lição 5 pp. 208-219 SAM Lição 5 Part 2 15-23 T 05 Finish SAM; begin to draft Composition 1 SAM Lição 5 Complete Due W 06 Oral exams R 07 Complete Composition 1 at home Composition writing at home F 08 Oral exams Week 6 M 11 Oral exams T 12 Lição 6 Read and Prepare pp. 234-244 SAM Lição 6 1-10 Lição 6 Read and Prepare 247-257 SAM Lição 6 12-33 W 13 [Comp. 1 due] Composition 1 Due R 14 Lição 6

8 F 15 Lição 7 Read prepare 268-279 SAM Lição 7 1-10 Week 7 M 18 Lição 7 Read and Prepare 7-11 SAM Lição 7 11- 39 T 19 Prepare Lição 8 pp. 308-318 SAM Lição 8 1-12 W 20 Lição 8 320-322 SAM Lição 8 14-22 R 21 Lição 8 SAM Lição 8 Due F 22 Review [Composition 1 Re-write due] Turn in Re-write Comp. 1 Week 8 M 25 Exame 2 T 26 Lição 9 pp. 340-349 SAM Lição 9 1-6 W 27 Lição 9 pp. 350 SAM Lição 9 9-20 R 28 Lição 9 pp. 354, 362 SAM Lição 9 23-49 MAR . F 01 Lição 10 pp. 376-82 Comida SAM Lição 10 1-3 Week 9 M 04 Spring Break – No classes T 05 Spring Break – No classes W 06 Spring Break – No classes R 07 Spring Break – No classes F 08 Spring Break – No classes

M 11 Lição 10 pp. 383-387, Mid semester review SAM 10 6-10 T 12 Lição 10 pp. 389-390 SAM 10 12-15, 26-42 W 13 Lição 10 R 14 Lição 11 Saúde pp. 411-420 SAM 11 1-3; 6-11 F 15 Lição 11 pp. 425-429 SAM 11 12-15; 23-27, 37

M 18 Lição 12 Férias, viagens pp. 444-454 SAM 12 1-9 Lição 12 455-60 Subjuntivo adjetivais SAM 12 10-17 T 19 adverbiais W 20 Lição 12 Past subjunctive 463-465 SAM 12 19-21; 33; 41 R 21 Draft Composition 2 SAM 12-26 Férias SAM 12-26 F 22 Composition 2 Composition 2 Due

M 25 Presentations – 2 groups Lição 13 O meio ambiente, futuro pp. 480- SAM 13 1 -3; 5-7 T 26 486 W 27 Presentations – 2 groups R 28 Lição 13 O meio ambiente, futuro . cont. F 29 Presentations – 2 groups

Presentations – 2 groups, Lição 13 Futuro do SAM 13 8-10 APR. M 01 subjuntivo 486-489 T 02 Lição 13 Conditional, reciprocals 491-495 SAM 13 11-15 W 03 Draft re-write Comp 2; due Friday SAM 13 Lab 22-36 R 04 Lição 14 Past participle, passive voice 506-513 SAM 14 1-11 Lição 14 Passive Voice, past perfect, Comp. 2 Re-Write due F 05 Comp. 2 Re-Write due

9 Lição 14 The present perfect, The past perfect, SAM 14 12-20 516 – 522 M 08 Oral exams – 2 groups T 09 SAM 14 22-34 W 10 Lição 14 cont. Oral exams – 2 groups Practice with partner, Read: R 11 Lição 15 Impersonal and Personal Infinitives Lição 15: 540-545 Lição 15 Hypothesizing about the future, 546 SAM 15 1-10 – 549 F 12 Oral exams – 2 groups

Lição 15 Diminutives and Augmentatives, SAM 15 11-28 549 - 552 M 15 Review Exam 3 T 16 Study for Exam 3 [Lições 9-14] W 17 Exam 3 R 18 F 19 Go over Exam 3

M Dec. 22 Review for final - Bring questions Sakai exam outline T 23 W 24 Good bye party

04/27 April - to May 05/03 FINAL EXAM in regular classroom Check registrar’s calendar

10 Oral Presentation Grading Scheme ______(presenter)

Comprehensibility (choose one number): Completely comprehensible, listener always could understand 30 29 28 meaning, ungrammaticality did not impede comprehensibility.

Mostly comprehensible, some significant errors that impeded 27 26 25 24 comprehensibility.

At times difficult to understand, meaning unclear. 23 22 21 20 (to 0) ______= ______Content (choose one number): Complete presentation of the concept, good details, provided a 20 19 18 cultural/historical perspective; high quality of handout/visuals.

Fairly complete presentation; sometimes it lacks details and cultural 17 16 15 14 information; moderate quality of handout/visuals.

Incomplete presentation of the material --listeners walk away with no 13 12 11 10 (to 0) new information; poor quality of handout/visuals. ______=______Organization (choose one number) Well organized, objective of presentation was clear. 20 19 18

Apparent organization to presentation, although at times the listener 17 16 15 14 got lost, objectives of the presentation were vague.

11 Very disjointed, listener had difficulty following the presentation. 13 12 11 10 ( to 0)

______= _____ Delivery (choose one number) Presented the information without reading or depending heavily on 20 19 18 Power Point or note cards, was expressive, used gestures, and communicated naturally. Presented within the time limited.

Presented the information without reading, but with some difficulty at 17 16 15 14 times. Mostly natural presentation of the material, but at times seeming somewhat 'memorized.' Exceeded the time limit.

Relied heavily on note card and often read. Little evidence of 13 12 11 10 communicative ability. Way over the time limit. ______=_____ Handout, Power Point 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 ______= ______

Overall total: ______/100 Comments:

12 CLASS PARTICIPATION GRADING SCHEME

 Participation in class involves a number of variables, listed in the rubric below.  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 (100 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- (90 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 (80 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 (70 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 (60 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

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

ORAL EXAM GRADING SCHEME

Nome ______

VOCABULARY (20%) - Broad, precise, impressive for this level 20 19 - Adequate for the situation and level 18 - 15 - Barely adequate for the situation and level, repetitive 14 - 11 - Inadequate, inaccurate for this level 10 - 0 FLUENCY (20%) - Natural, with no unnecessary pauses 20 -18 - Generally natural and continuous 17 - 14 - Halting, fragmented, unnatural pauses 13 - 0 INFORMATION PROVIDED (25%) - Most necessary information is provided; ideas well developed 25 - 22 - Only basic information is provided; ideas fairly well developed 21-13 - Little information is provided; ideas not well developed 12 - 0 GRAMMAR (25%) - Very good control of the language; very few errors 25 - 22 - Fair control of the language; some errors 21-17 - Uncertain control of the language; frequent errors 16 -12 - Almost inaccurate except for stock phrases 11- 0 PRONUNCIATION (10%) - Few mispronunciations 10 9 - Occasional mispronunciations 8 7 - Heavy English/Spanish influence requires concentrated listening 6 - 4 - Pronunciation is frequently unintelligible 3 - 0 TOTAL / 100 points Comments:

14 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 This word has a problem related to a written accent: 1) an accent is missing; 2) the Ac Accent accent has been placed on the wrong syllable; 3) there is a written accent when none is needed. You have chosen a word(s) or expression that results from Ang direct translation from Anglicism English rather than using a more native-like word or expression. . A definite article (el, la, los, las) or indefinite article (un, Art Article is wrong or missing una, unos, unas) is either wrong or missing. There is a problem associated with the gender of this noun. Check to see if the noun is Gen Gender masculine or feminine; then make sure all articles and adjectives agree with it. Inf Infinitive An infinitive is needed. In Portuguese, all adjectives that modify a noun must agree with the noun in both gender (masculine or feminine) and number (singular or plural.) N-Adj Agr Noun-Adjective Agreement Check the noun to determine its gender and number; then check all the adjectives that modify that noun. Do they all agree? There is problem with number Num Number (singular/plural). Obj P Object pronoun There is a wrong or missing

15 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. The participle form of verb is PastP Past Participle required. You have used an incorrect Prep Preposition preposition or a preposition is missing when one is needed. P Punctuation There is a punctuation error. Either que is missing from the Rel P Relative pronoun sentence or you have selected the wrong relative pronoun. This indicates that a reflexive form is called for. Often the Refl Reflexive pronoun wrong reflexive pronoun has been use or one is missing. Wrong choice between ser S/E Ser/Estar and estar. Spelling error. Please check the online glossary located on Sp Spelling the toolbar in MyLanguageLab or a dictionary. Either a subject pronoun is missing or you have used the Subj P Subject pronoun wrong subject pronoun (yo, tú, él, ella, Ud., nosotros/as, vosotros/as, ellos, ellas, Uds.). In Port., the verb must agree with the subject (either stated or implied) in both person (1st, 2nd, or 3rd) and number S-V Agr Subject-Verb Agreement (singular or plural). Check the ending of the verb to make sure that it agrees with the subject. You have used the wrong tense (present, future, past), T/M/A Tense/mood/aspect mood (indicative, subjunctive), or aspect (perfective, imperfective). A transition word is needed or Trans Transition used incorrectly.

16 The verb has been improperly Vf Verb form conjugated. A more appropriate word is WW Wrong word required. The word order in this WO Word order 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!

17 COMPOSITION GRADING SCHEME

Name ______Composition 1 2

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 ritten product (65%): Content: Very complete information. Broad, effective use of 17 16 15 vocabulary covered in the chapter. Adequate information. Some development of ideas, 14 13 12 but lacks detail or support. Few errors with vocabulary. Limited information. Ideas present, but 11 10 9 underdeveloped. Occasional errors with vocabulary. Minimal information. Frequent errors with 8 7 6 vocabulary. Presence of English.

Organization: Ideas connected. Logically ordered from beginning to 16 15 14 end. Fluent. Order apparent, but somewhat choppy. Loosely 13 12 11 organized. Limited order to the content. Disjointed and/or 10 9 8 choppy. Basically a series of separate sentences. No 7 6 5 transitions. No apparent order.

Language: Well-edited for the grammar covered in the course 32 31 30 29 lessons to date. Very few errors overall. Occasional grammatical errors with the grammar 28 27 26 25 covered in the course lessons to date. Frequent errors that would probably impede comprehensibility for a native speaker not accustomed 24 23 22 21 to communicating with language learners. Abundance of errors. Mostly incomprehensible. 20 19 18 17 Excessive errors, evidence of carelessness. 16 15 14 13 Incomprehensible. FIRST DRAFT GRADE ______/ 70

Post-writing (30%): Carefully and thoroughly made indicated corrections 30 29 28 27 for content, style and organization.

18 Completed all editing steps, shows considerable 26 25 24 23 improvement. Some editing completed, but overall quality of 21 19 17 15 composition similar to first draft. 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

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:

• _____ 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

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

3. 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

20 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.

21 • 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.

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 hand corner of your course: