Overall objectives:

1 - Syntax of Portuguese
1.1. - To Delimit the object of study of Syntax.
1.2. - To master the concepts and methods used in the analysis of sentence structure.
1.3. - To Analyze sentence constructions, considering the order of the elements in the sentences.
1.4. - To Distinguish coordination from subordination.
1.5. - To Observe and describe different types of prayers.
1.6. - To Identify uses of anaphora, pronouns and referential expressions.
1.7. - To Articulate Syntax data with Semantics components.
2 - II. Semantics of Portuguese
2.1. - To know the principles of Lexical and Sentence Semantics.
2.2. - To Analyze the meaning of lexical structures.
2.3. - To Describe the structure of lexical units.
2.4. - To apprehend the processes of variation and change of lexical meaning.
2.5. - To Acquire fundamental knowledge about Sentence Semantics.
2.6. - To Develop semantic reflection on the Portuguese language.

Syllabus:

1 - Syntax of Portuguese
1.1. - The object of study of Syntax
1.2. - The sentence structure
1.3. - Syntactic Categories and Functions
1.4. - Basic Word Order and Derived Orders
1.5. - Coordination and Subordination a)Types of phrasal coordination b) Types of tying
1.6. - Referential dependencies and binding
2. - Semantics of Portuguese
2.1. - From the Semantics of the Word to the Semantics of the Sentence: General Reflections
2.2. - Statement, sentence and proposition: meaning and reference
2.3. - Lexical Semantics: units of analysis
2.4. - Types and dimensions of meaning: from ambiguity to relations of meaning
2.5. - Variation and change of lexical meaning
2.6. - Sentence Semantics: Semantic Functions

Literature/Sources:

DUARTE, I. , 2000 , Língua portuguesa: Instrumentos de análise , Universidade Aberta
ELISEU, A. , 2008 , Sintaxe do português , Caminho
LOPES, A. C. M.& Rio-Torto, G. , 2007 , Semântica , Caminho
LOPES, O. , 1972 , Gramática Simbólica do Português (um esboço) , Fundação Calouste Gulbenkian,
LYONS, J. , 1977 , Semantics , Cambridge University Press
MATEUS, M. H. et al. , 2003 , Gramática da Língua Portuguesa , Caminho
OLIVEIRA, F. - "Semântica" in Faria, I., Pedro, E., Duarte, I. e Gouveia, C. (orgs.) , 1996 , "Semântica" in Introdução à Linguística Geral e Portuguesa, , Caminho
PAIVA RAPOSO et al , 2020 , Gramática do Português, , FCG
VILELA, M. , 1994 , Estudos de Lexicologia do Português , Almedina

Assesssment methods and criteria:

Classification Type: Quantitativa (0-20)

Evaluation Methodology:
As for the pedagogical model, the classes are theoretical-practical (48TP). Thus, at the methodological level, they initially assume a more expository component, aimed at consolidating the acquisition of core concepts. In a second moment, resuming the theoretical component, they reconcile the reinforcement of the exposition of theoretical content with the practical and autonomous work of the students. The teaching-learning guiding process is intended to be dynamic and focused on the accomplishment of tasks. These aim at the theoretical domain with practical application, through the exploration of concepts foreseen in the program. The theoretical exposition will be reflected in the realization of various exercises, implying reflection for problem solving.The evaluation of the UC is divided into two components, including the written and oral aspects. Thus, the evaluation is done with: 1) a written test (frequency/test or other format) and 2) a work with oral presentation. Each of these components is worth 50%.