PORTUGUESE AS FOREIGN LANGUAGE COURSE

2016-2017

Dates

1st semester: From 12thseptember to 17thdecember2016.

2nd semester: From 6thfebruaryto 26th m

ay 2017.

CANDIDATES ACCEPTED

– Mobility students at the University of the Algarve;

– Mobility or visiting foreign researchers/professors who wish to carry out research at the University of the Algarve;

– Foreign citizens residing in Portugal (henceforth External Students) – Note that the minimum age for admission is 17. Candidates must have completed their secondary school education.

LEVELS

The course is organized according to the Common European Framework for Languages:

Basic User A1 (Breakthrough or beginner): students with no knowledge of Portuguese;

Basic User A2 (Way stage or elementary): students able to express basic phrases in Portuguese;

Independent User B1 (Threshold or intermediate): students with intermediate knowledge of Portuguese and able to communicate and interact in simple and everyday matters;

Independent User B2 (Vantage or upper intermediate): students able to communicate with a degree of fluency, complexity and detail with Portuguese native speakers;

Proficient User C1/C2 (Effective Operational Proficiency): students in command of the Portuguese language and proving fluency in communication and work related contexts. Students who aim to deepen their respective knowledge concerning Portuguese discursive structures.

Candidates will be divided into classes according to the level of proficiency in Portuguese they demonstrate in the diagnostic test and the interview.

Preference is given to the constitution of A1 classes, so as to respond to students’ most urgent needs.

The number of classes for the other levels may vary depending on the number of students. This will only be decided after placement tests have been carried out.

TEACHING STAFF

University of Algarve teaching staff is responsible for thePortuguese as Foreign Language (PFL) – course.All teachers proceed from the Arts and Humanities Department (FCHS – UALG) and arehighly trained and experienced in PFL teaching.

CLASSES

The course consists of 57 hours of Portuguese languages classes, totalling 3 ECTS in accordance with the European System of Credit Transfer.

Location: Faculdade de Ciências Humanas e Sociais (FCHS – Campus de Gambelas).

Frequency: twice a week (after 5.30 pm).

Duration: 2 hours.

COURSE MATERIALS

A Portuguese FL textbook, an exercise book, and a Portuguese FL grammar book are recommended and will be used throughout the teaching learning process.

EVALUATION

Waiting for the University’s Regulation.

Payment

Payment method

The course is free for mobility students whose learning agreement includes the Portuguese Language Course.

For mobility students whose learning agreement does not include the Portuguese Language Course and for mobility/visiting researchers/professors at the University of the Algarve the price is 100€ (the registration is 50€ + 50€tuition fee).

For external students:

– Two semesters: 650€ (200€ registration + 450€ tuition fee, including school insurance).

– Each semester: 325€ (100€ registration + 225€ tuition fee, including school insurance).

Payment must be made until the end of the first week of classes.

ACADEMIC CALENDAR

2016/2017

1stsemester

DATES
From 1st August to 31st August 2016 / Registration(online) for the 1st semester in PFL.
6th September 2016 / Diagnostic test (written and oral)*.
8th September 2016 / Posting of the students’ different levels and timetable.
12thSeptember2016 / First class.
23th September 2016 / Deadline for students’ enrolment at the Secretaria of FCHS.
30th September 2016 / Deadline for sending the students’ list (class and level) to GRIM/SA.
17th December 2016 / Finish of the class (13 weeks – duration of each class: 2hours).
23th December 2016 / Deadline for handing in the students’ evaluation.
4th January 2017 / Exams 1st season (Época normal).
13th January 2017 / Deadline for handing in the students’ evaluation in the exams (1st season).
18th January2017 / Exams 2nd season (Época de recurso).
23th January 2017 / Deadline for handing in the students’ evaluation in the exams (2nd season).

*For the students that have already studied Portuguese, but have not presented a certificate.

2nd semester

DATAS
From 1st January to 25th January 2017 / Registration (online) for the 2nd semester in PFL.
31st January 2017 / Diagnostic test (written and oral)*.
43thFebruary 2017 / Posting of the students’ different levels and timetable.
6th February 2017 / First class.
17th February 2017 / Deadline for students’ enrolment at the Secretaria of FCHS.
24th February 2017 / Deadline for sending the students’ list (class and level) to GRIM/SA.
26th May 2017 / Finish of the class (13 weeks – duration of each class: 2hours).
9thJune 2017 / Deadline for handing in the students’ evaluation.
13th June 2017 / Exams 1st season (Época normal).
16th June 2017 / Deadline for handing in the students’ evaluation in the exams (1st season).
21st June 2017 / Exams 2nd season (Época de recurso).
30th June 2017 / Deadline for handing in the students’ evaluation in the exams (2nd season).

*For the students that have already studied Portuguese, but have not presented a certificate.

REGISTRATION AND ENROLMENT

For registrations to be accepted and validated, you are required to:

1.Fill in the online registration form (all fields are mandatory);

2.Send 1 photo and a copy of your passport/ID document by email. Write “Inscrição PLE” in the email subject and send it to both / and

CANCELLATIONS AND DEADLINES

Registration and enrolment deadline 1st semester (or both semesters): 6 September 2016.

Registration and enrolment deadline just for the 2nd semester: 1stfebruary 2017.
Unjustified cancellations are not eligible for a refund.
We advise candidates who will need visa clearance not to pay for fees until their visa has been issued.

PUBLIC TRANSPORT

Tel.: (Customer relations): +351 289 899 740
Tel.: (Ticket office): +351 289 899 760
Address: Avenida da República, n.º 5, 8000-078 FARO

Bus pass (monthly)
Requestat EVA Transportes (Avenida da República, nº 5, 8000-078 FARO)
a) Faro – Gambelas – Faro (around 28,40€)
b) Faro – Gambelas – Praia de Faro (around 33,17€)

Required documentation:
- Passport photo;
- Photocopy of passport or identity card;
-5€ - for the emission of the bus card.

CONTACTS

Tel.: + 351 289 800 914
Fax: + 351 289 800 067
Email: