Department of Spanish and Portuguese Studies
University of Florida
POR 3010: Introduction to Portuguese and Brazil
Summer 2015
Spanish & Portuguese Studies Department: http://www.spanishandportuguese.ufl.edu
Instructor: Michelle Blanck
Section: 0600
Office: 431 Yon
MPL course code: CRSKLIH-2046537
Location: Tur. 2305
Time: 5th period
(2:00pm – 3:15)
Office hours: Tues. 3:30 – 5:30, Thurs. 12:50-1:40
Email: mblanck@ufl.edu
This course, like many classes in the Dept. of Spanish and Portuguese studies, will be taught in hybrid format.
We will meet every day (Monday – Friday), and computer-based and online activities (completed at home)
will supplement and facilitate the conversational element of our 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 selfdiscipline and time. Please be sure to read the “Methodology and Activities” section of this document for tips
on succeeding in a hybrid learning format.
REQUIRED MATERIALS
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Ponto de Encontro: 2 nd edition (light blue cover) package. It is available at select local bookstores: UF
Bookstore (Reitz), Florida Bookstore, and Gator Textbooks. No used copies are available, and a 1st edition
copy will not be acceptable, as it does not contain the online component.
o Ponto de Encontro: Myportugueselab (MPL), online student activity manual (SAM) (this online
access subscription is part of the package offered at select local bookstores, as mentioned above)
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 hispeed 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.
RECOMMENDED MATERIALS
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Portuguese-English Dictionary, such as The Oxford Portuguese Dictionary or Harper Collins Concise
Portuguese Dictionary
PREREQUISITES
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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.
Antonio Gil.
GOALS
The primary goal of the Beginning Portuguese courses is to offer students an introduction to basic communicative
skills in Portuguese while developing an awareness and appreciation of Brazilian cultures. The courses take their
goals from the Standards for Foreign Language Learning in the 21st Century, also known as the 5 Cs, which focus
on five general areas:
 Communicating in Portuguese
• Gaining knowledge and understanding of cultures of the Lusophone (Portuguese-speaking) world, with an
emphasis on Brazil
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Connecting with other disciplines and acquiring new information
Developing awareness of similarities and differences (comparisons) among language and culture systems
around the world
Using Portuguese to participate in communities at home and around the world
METHODOLOGY AND ACTIVITIES
This course stresses communication skills in Portuguese. Every effort will be made to make this class studentcentered. To help students succeed in this course, the class will engage in a variety of activities and assignments,
including but not limited to activities such as the following:
 Practice and communication using vocabulary and grammar learned in oral and written modes
 Sociolinguistic practice and functions through communicative activities (pair and group work)
 Reading activities and exercises, such as pre- and post-reading, intensive and extensive reading
 Writing activities ranging from short paragraphs to developed compositions
 Integration of skills in projects and tasks, in small groups or as a class
 Video/audio/computer exercises, presentations, and discussions
A note about “hybrid” classes
 Perform the MyPortugueseLab 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).
 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!
ASSESSMENT
The final grade scale is as follows:
A = 100-93
A- = 92-90
B+ = 89-87
B = 86-83
B- = 82-80
C+ = 79-77
C(S) = 76-73
C-(U) = 72-70
D+ = 69-67
D = 66-63
D- = 62-60
E = 59-0
NOTE: A grade of C- will not be a qualifying
grade for major, minor, Gen Ed, Gordon Rule
or Basic Distribution Credit courses. For
further information regarding passing grades
and grade point equivalents, please refer to
the Undergraduate Catalog at
(http://www.registrar.ufl.edu/catalog/policies
/regulationgrades.html).
The assessment categories below will be measured according to three major criteria of language performance:
accuracy, fluency, and complexity. You will be evaluated based on your achievement of the course goals (above)
and the following criteria:
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Student Preparation and Participation
(Online) Quizzes
Final (during final exam week)
MyPortugueseLab SAM Homework
Written Component:
o Compositions (2)
Oral exams (2)
15%
20%
15%
20%
15%
15%
100%
COMPONENTS
Attendance policy
Attendance is required and will be taken on a daily basis. TWO (2) ABSENCES will be allowed for any reason.
After the SECOND absence, TWO POINTS per absence will be deducted from your STUDENT PREPARATION AND
PARTICIPATION grade, up to a maximum of ten (10) points (i.e., If you miss 3 class sessions, your final participation
grade can only be a maximum of 8 points). After FOUR absences, one point will be deducted from the final grade
for each additional absence. If you are absent the day of a test, quiz, oral exam or composition, you will receive a
0 on that assignment. There are no make-ups and no exceptions. Three late arrivals and/or early departures will
count as one absence.
Student Preparation and Participation
Maximizing your language learning involves a lot of preparation outside of class as well as active participation in
class. Your grade in this category involves a number of variables, including but not limited to:
 Evidence of your daily preparation for each class.
 Your use of Portuguese in the classroom
 Your willingness to participate actively in all class activities & your cooperation during group and pair
work
 Your respect and attitude toward the class and your support for the learning process of your peers
 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 unless otherwise indicated by your instructor. 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.
Student preparation and participation grades will be updated on MPL every week.
(Online) Quizzes
The goal of the quizzes is to assess your ability to assimilate what you have learned about Portuguese grammar,
vocabulary, language, and culture in each unit. You are also expected to critically respond to and analyze the
topics covered in class and in the texts. Tests will consist of listening, reading and writing sections in which your
overall knowledge of the course material is evaluated. All tests may include material from previous chapters.
Exams
The final exam will be given during Final Exam Week according to the schedule provided by the University
Registrar (see Calendar or http://www.registrar.ufl.edu/soc). The final exam is cumulative. Exams are not curved
and NO make-up exams will be given. No early or late exams may be administered. It is your responsibility to
ensure that you will be present for the scheduled final exam.
MyPortugueseLab Activities and Homework
 You will be assigned a variety of homework assignments from the Student Activities Manual (SAM, i.e. the
activities in MyPortugueseLab), consisting of readings, tutorials, grammar exercises, listening and writing
practice, etc. You are responsible for completing all the assigned activities. The online exercises that are
assigned will appear in the MyPortugueseLab calendar on the dates assigned. Although you will not have
to do all activities in every chapter, you are encouraged to do additional exercises when you want the
practice. Most of these exercises are computer-graded and you will receive immediate feedback regarding
your answers.
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Note that it is in your best interest to study the material in the book and view the assigned tutorials before
you do the assigned exercises. You have a maximum of three attempts on the activities, and the average
of the grades for each attempt will be calculated as the final grade for each activity, so only a correct
answer on the first try gets full credit. The resulting grades of all activities assigned for each chapter will
be averaged, and that score is what will be calculated as your MPL homework grade.
What to Expect: MyPortugueseLab SAM homework
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Your assignments are due at 11:59 pm 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.
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.
 The program allows you to “save for later.” Remember: saving for later counts as an attempt.
 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: Remember – Do your homework ahead of time! For tech problems with the system, contact Pearson 1800-677-6337.
Writing Component
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Compositions
You will write two (2) compositions of about 250-400 words each on topics selected by the instructor.
These assignments will be completed at home, and first drafts are due in class on the days specified in the
syllabus, unless otherwise instructed. Students will revise and rewrite compositions and turn in a second
version, with all changes/revisions highlighted or underlined, by the date assigned by the instructor. You
must also turn in the first draft and blank grade sheet (attached to this syllabus) in class that day. The
specific rubric (grade sheet) used to grade your compositions is included on this syllabus. What you turn
in for grading must be your own original work. You may NOT collaborate with anyone when writing
your composition. NO ONE, STUDENT OR NOT should LOOK at your composition, suggest changes, or
make corrections. The use of computer- or internet-based translation programs is not allowed.
Individuals who misrepresent work done by another will be dealt with in accordance with the student
judicial process.
Oral Component
Because effective oral communication is one of the primary goals of the beginning Portuguese sequence and UF,
and is often the primary goal of most beginning language students, there will be 2 assessments of your progress
toward this goal: two oral exams.
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Oral Exams
For the oral exams you will converse and role-play with a fellow classmate and/or be interviewed by your
instructor. General topics will be provided prior to these oral exams to help you prepare. You will be
assigned a time to perform your oral exam. Grades will be assigned according to the grading criteria
provided in this syllabus. Grade sheets for the exams are part of this syllabus, and will be required by your
instructor to grade your performance. *Please bring a copy of the grade sheet to the exam.*
GENERAL ADMINISTRATIVE ISSUES
Expected Time Required (Approximate): A general guideline for the amount of time you should plan to dedicate
to this and any other University course is 2-3 hours of homework per course credit hour. That’s 10-15 hours a
week for this course.
Incompletes: The Lower Division Spanish/Portuguese Program abides by the University policy on Incomplete
grades (http://www.registrar.ufl.edu/staff/grades.html#incomplete) and we will NOT assign any I grades except
under truly exceptional extenuating circumstances. You MUST arrange a meeting with your instructor and with
the Administrative Coordinator, Prof. Antonio Gil, if you believe your situation qualifies for consideration
S/U Option: You are free to take this course S/U if you desire. Forms are available in the Span/Port office in Dauer
Hall.
Course Evaluations: Students are expected to provide feedback on the quality of instruction in this course based
on 10 criteria. These evaluations are conducted online at https://evaluations.ufl.edu. Evaluations are typically
open during the last two or three weeks of the semester, but students will be given specific times when they are
open. Summary results of these assessments are available to students at https://evaluations.ufl.edu/results.
EDUCATIONAL BEHAVIOR AND CLASSROOM DISPUTES
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.
Any classroom issues, disagreements or grade disputes should be discussed first between the instructor and the
student. If the problem cannot be resolved, administration in Dauer Hall may be consulted.
UNIVERSITY POLICIES
Academic Integrity
All students are required to abide by the Academic Honesty Guidelines, which have been accepted by the
University. The UF Honor Code reads:
We, the members of the University of Florida community, pledge to hold ourselves and our peers to the
highest standards of honesty and integrity.
On all work submitted for credit by students at the University of Florida, the following pledge is either required
or implied: “On my honor, I have neither given nor received unauthorized aid in doing this assignment.” For
more information please refer to http://www.dso.ufl.edu/studentguide.
Accommodations
Students requesting classroom accommodation must first register with the Dean of Students Office. The Dean of
Students Office will provide documentation to the student who must then provide this documentation to the
Instructor when requesting accommodation. For more information see http://www.dso.ufl.edu/drc.
Attendance and make-ups
Requirements for class attendance and make-up exams, assignments, and other work in this course are consistent
with university policies that can be found in the online catalog at:
https://catalog.ufl.edu/ugrad/current/regulations/info/attendance.aspx.
Counseling and Wellness
A variety of counseling, mental health and psychiatric services are available through the UF Counseling and
Wellness Center, whose goal is to help students be maximally effective in their academic pursuits by reducing or
eliminating emotional, psychological, and interpersonal problems that interfere with academic functioning. The
Center can be found online at http://www.counseling.ufl.edu/cwc or reached by phone at 392-1575.
COURSE FEE
Upon registration, you were charged a $1.00 fee by the Spanish and Portuguese Studies department to enroll in
this course. Those funds are used to cover the costs of copying materials used in assessment and evaluation
throughout the semester.
Additional course fees were charged by the Language Learning Center (http://www.clas.ufl.edu/llc) for the
maintenance and upkeep of their resources and equipment for all language students.
CALENDAR
A few more notes on using MyPortugueseLab:
 If you would like to explore what additional content is available to you for practice, click on “Course
Materials” and select the chapter you would like to see in more detail.
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In the Additional Practice folder in each chapter, you will find a variety of opportunities to continue
practicing on your own, including flash card you can download to a smart phone or use online, various
games to help you learn vocabulary, practice tests, etc. You are encouraged to use these resources
regularly.
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Within the Chapter Resources folder of each chapter you will find downloadable media, web links for the
chapter, and links to maps and videos.
The following calendar’s 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/textbooks to class every meeting.
CALENDAR
Date
Chapter
11 May
Course Intro / Lição
preliminar
12
13
Lição 1
Lição 1
14
Lição 2
15
-18
19
Lição 3
-Lição 3
Lição 4
20
Lição 5
Online Homework
Assessments
(due 11:59 this date)
(due 11:59 this date)
Purchase book! Enroll in MPL.
SAM: 1, 3-9, 12-13, 15-16, 18, 20-24, 26 28-37, 4143, 45-48, 50-52 &
SAM: 1, 3-13, 15-16, 18-19
SAM: 22-24, 26, 28-29, 31, 34-38, 40-41, 45, 49Lição preliminar Quiz
52, 54, 56
SAM: 1-7, 9-10, 13-16, 18-19, 23-26, 28-29, 31-32,
34-36, 38, 40
SAM: 1, 3-5, 7, 9, 11-22
Quiz 1
--SAM: 26-27, 29, 31, 35, 37-43, 45-46
SAM: 1-3, 5-10, 12, 14, 16, 19-20, 22-23, 24-28,
32-33, 35, 38-41, 43-44
SAM: 1-3, 5-6, 8-11, 14-23, 25-27
Date
Chapter
21
22
-25
26
27
28
29
Lição 5
Lição 6
--Lição 6
Lição 7
Lição 7
Lição 8
-1 junho
2
3
4
5
-8
9
10
11
12
-15
16
17
18
19
-Lição 9
Lição 9
Lição 10
Lição 10
Lição 11
-Lição 11
Lição 12
Lição 12
Lição 13
Lição 13
-Lição 14
Lição 14
Lição 15
Lição 15
FINAL EXAM
Online Homework
(due 11:59 this date)
SAM: 30-31, 33-35, 37, 39-42, 46-47, 49, 51-54
SAM: 1, 3-5, 7, 10-22
-HOLIDAY
SAM: 24-26, 28-29, 32-33, 38-42
SAM: 1-7, 9-15, 19-20
SAM: 23-28, 33, 37-39, 41-45
SAM: 1-2, 5-7, 9-12, 15-18, 20-23;
SAM: 25-30, 32, 35-36, 39, 42-44, 46
-SAM: 1-3, 5-6, 9, 11-14, 16-20, 22-24
SAM: 28-31, 33-34, 36-37, 39, 42-43, 47-51
SAM: 1-3, 6-10, 12-15, 18-20
SAM: 24-30, 34-35, 38-43
SAM: 1-3, 6-7, 9-17, 19
-SAM: 21-30, 34-39
SAM: 1-17, 19-23, 25
SAM: 27-38, 41, 44, 46, 49-53, 55
SAM: 1-3, 5-12, 15, 17, 19
SAM: 20-22, 24-25, 27, 30, 32-39
-SAM: 1-4, 6-12, 14-18, 20
SAM: 22-27, 31, 34, 36-39
SAM: 1, 3-13
SAM: 14-17, 20-22, 24-28, 30-31, 33
Last Day of classes
Assessments
(due 11:59 this date)
Quiz 2
Composition 1
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Quiz 3
-Exame Oral 1
Quiz 4
Composition #2
Quiz 5
-Exame Oral 2
FINAL EXAM
STUDENT PREPARATION and PARTICIPATION GRADING SCHEME
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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 (10 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- (9 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 (8 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 (7 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 (6 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
F (0 pts): did not attend enough classes or did not demonstrate sufficient participation for evaluation
COMPOSITION GRADING SCHEME
Nome _____________________________________
Composição
1
2
Pre-Writing (5%)
Completed all required pre-writing tasks.
Completed some required pre-writing tasks.
No evidence of pre-writing.
5
Written product (65%):
Content:
Very complete information. Broad, effective use of vocabulary covered in the chapter.
Adequate information. Some development of ideas, but lacks detail or support. Few
errors with vocabulary.
Limited information. Ideas present, but underdeveloped. Occasional errors with
vocabulary.
Minimal information. Frequent errors with vocabulary. Presence of English.
FINAL GRADE (1st draft plus Post-writing)
3
1
0
17
14
16
13
15
12
11
10
9
8
7
6
16 15
13 12
10 9
7 6
14
11
8
5
32
31
30
29
28
24
27
23
26
22
25
21
Organization:
Ideas connected. Logically ordered from beginning to end. Fluent.
Order apparent, but somewhat choppy. Loosely organized.
Limited order to the content. Disjointed and/or choppy.
Basically a series of separate sentences. No transitions. No apparent order.
Language:
Well-edited for the grammar covered in the course lessons to date. Very few errors
overall.
Occasional grammatical errors with the grammar covered in the course lessons to date.
Frequent errors that would probably impede comprehensibility for a native speaker not
accustomed to communicating with language learners.
Abundance of errors. Mostly incomprehensible.
Excessive errors, evidence of carelessness. Incomprehensible.
FIRST DRAFT GRADE
Post-writing (30%):
Carefully and thoroughly made indicated corrections for content, style and organization.
Completed all editing steps, shows considerable improvement.
Some editing completed, but overall quality of composition similar to first draft.
Minor changes made, but lack of effort.
No evidence of the revisions.
POST-WRITING GRADE
4
2
20
16
19 18 17
15 14 13
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30 29
26 25
21 19
13 11
28 27
24 23
17 15
10 9
0
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______ / 100
ORAL EXAM GRADING SCHEME
Nome ________________________
VOCABULARY (20%)
- Inadequate, inaccurate for this level
- Barely adequate for the situation and level, repetitive
- Adequate for the situation and level
- Broad, precise, impressive for this level
6
12
17
19
8
14
18
20
10
FLUENCY (20%)
- Halting, fragmented, unnatural pauses
- Generally natural and continuous
- Very natural, with no unnecessary pauses
8
14
18
10
15
19
12
16
20
INFORMATION PROVIDED (25%)
- Little information is provided; ideas not well developed
- Only basic information is provided; ideas fairly well developed
- Most necessary information is provided; ideas very well developed
13
19
24
15
21
25
17
23
GRAMMAR (25%)
- Almost inaccurate except for stock phrases
- Uncertain control of the language; frequent errors
- Fair control of the language; some errors
- Very good control of the language; very few errors
14
17
20
23
15
18
21
24
16
19
22
25
PRONUNCIATION (10%)
- Pronunciation is frequently unintelligible
- Heavy English/Spanish influence requires concentrated listening
- Occasional mispronunciations
- Very few mispronunciations
3
5
7
9
4
6
8
10
TOTAL
Comments:
/ 100 points
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 followup 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 MPL.
If you happen to encounter technological problems with MyPortugueseLab, you should do the following:
1.
_____ 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
STEP 1: Before You Register
1. 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/systemrequirements.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:
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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.)
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Student Access Code - packaged with your text or available standalone at the bookstore. (You may
also purchase instant access online at www.mylanguagelabs.com).
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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.
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STEP 2: Register for Your Course
Go to www.mylanguagelabs.com and click Student under “Register.”
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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.
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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
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Select your book
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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).
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STEP 4: Set Your Time Zone
 Click My Profile after signing in to your course.
 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: