Academic programme
Associate of Arts (Modern Languages-Portuguese) [from 2020]
Admissions
Entry requirements
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- Other relevant equivalent qualifications.
- Applicants of mature age (i.e.. a minimum of 21 years in the calendar year in which entry is being sought) who do not meet any of the admission requirements but possess other qualifications will be required to write the University of Guyana Entrance examination UGEE).
- A minimum of five (5) subjects at CSEC General Proficiency (Grades 1, 2, or 3) or five IGCSE/GCE 'O' levels (Grades A-C) and must include English Language and Portuguese. Applicants who do not possess Portuguese must have successfully complete an Introductory to Portuguese course (PRT 100).
- Any qualification considered by the University to be equivalent to any of the above.
Programme structure
Courses by year and semester
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First Year
Semester 1
3 courses| Course code | Course title | Credits | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| UGC1101 | Computer Literacy I | 4 | — |
| ZZZ1101 | Elective (4 credits) | 4 | Minor Course, Consult with HOD. |
| ENG1106 | Research Methods | 4 | — |
Semester 2
3 courses| Course code | Course title | Credits | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| UGC1201 | Computer Literacy II | 4 | — |
| ZZZ1201 | Elective (4 credits) | 4 | Minor Course, Consult with HOD. |
| ENG1207 | Introduction to Linguistics | 4 | — |
Annual Attachment
1 course| Course code | Course title | Credits | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| VVV1101 | Elective (8 credits) | 8 | Select either PRT1000 (For students who do not have Portuguese at CSEC or equivalent) OR PRT1001 (For students who have Portuguese at CSEC or equivalent) |
Second Year
Semester 1
3 courses| Course code | Course title | Credits | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZZZ2101 | Elective (4 credits) | 4 | Minor course, Consult with HOD. |
| PRW2101 | Introduction to History & Civilisation of Portugal | 4 | — |
| PRL2101 | Phonetics & Phonology | 4 | — |
Semester 2
3 courses| Course code | Course title | Credits | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZZZ2201 | Elective (4 credits) | 4 | Minor Course, Consult with HOD. |
| PRW2202 | Lusosphere Diversity | 4 | — |
| PRL2201 | Morphology & Syntax | 4 | — |
Annual Attachment
1 course| Course code | Course title | Credits | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| VVV2101 | Elective (8 credits) | 8 | Choose either PRT2001 or PRT1000. Seek guidance from your Head of Department first. |
Third Year
Annual Attachment
1 course| Course code | Course title | Credits | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| PRT2001 | Portuguese Language II | 8 | — |