Course: Dialectology of Portugal and Brazil

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Course title Dialectology of Portugal and Brazil
Course code KRP/DIPBN
Organizational form of instruction Lecture + Seminar
Level of course Master
Year of study not specified
Semester Winter and summer
Number of ECTS credits 5
Language of instruction Portuguese
Status of course Compulsory
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Svobodová Petra, Mgr. Ph.D.
  • Gutiérrez Rubio Enrique, doc. Mgr. Ph.D.
Course content
The course is focused on the differences between European and Brazilian Portuguese and the acquaintance with the most important dialects of Portugal and Brazil. Also other language variations existing in Portuguese-speaking countries are studied. The course is supplemented with the listening and text analyses.

Learning activities and teaching methods
Lecture, Monologic Lecture(Interpretation, Training), Dialogic Lecture (Discussion, Dialog, Brainstorming), Work with Text (with Book, Textbook)
  • Homework for Teaching - 9 hours per semester
  • Attendace - 24 hours per semester
  • Preparation for the Exam - 42 hours per semester
Learning outcomes
The course is focused on the geographic variation of European Portuguese, both on the continent and on the islands (Azores, Madeira). It also shows differences between European and Brazilian Portuguese and the acquaintance with the most important dialects of Brazil. Also other language variations existing in Portuguese-speaking countries are studied. The course is supplemented with the listening and text analyses.
Overview of existing geographical variations of Portuguese and the ability of their linguistic analysis.
Prerequisites
None.

Assessment methods and criteria
Mark, Oral exam, Written exam

Active participation, end of term test.
Recommended literature
  • Brandao, S. A geografia linguística no Brasil.
  • Cintra, L. Estudos de Dialectologia Portuguesa.
  • Ferreira, C. - Cardoso, S. A dialectologia no Brasil.


Study plans that include the course
Faculty Study plan (Version) Category of Branch/Specialization Recommended year of study Recommended semester
Faculty: Faculty of Arts Study plan (Version): Portuguese Philology (2019) Category: Philological sciences 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: Summer
Faculty: Faculty of Arts Study plan (Version): Portuguese Philology (2021) Category: Philological sciences 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: Summer
Faculty: Faculty of Arts Study plan (Version): Portuguese Philology (2021) Category: Philological sciences 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: Summer
Faculty: Faculty of Arts Study plan (Version): Portuguese Philology (2021) Category: Philological sciences 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: Summer