FIELD WORK

WHAT IS IT?

ï Field work consists of projects developed outside the classroom, individually or in group (maximum of 4 people per group).

ï From the list below, choose projects that appeal to you. Each project corresponds to a certain number of credits (you need 10 credits to complete field work). Students have to include activity A ("My Learning Experience", 2 credits) in their selection.

ï You must keep a record of these activities. A record sheet will be supplied.

ï Choose the most interesting activity. Prepare to present it in class.

ï Field work accounts for 25% of your final grade.

TYPES OF PROJECTS:

A. "My Learning Experience" - a journal. Students keep record of their progress during the course. A record sheet will be supplied on the first day of class.; 2 CREDITS

B. To participate in social and cultural activities in the Portuguese community: Holy Ghost Festas, dances, weddings, bullfights, etc.(2 events maximum); 2 CREDITS

C. To research (at the CSU Stanislaus library, on the Internet, in the community, etc.) about topics of Portuguese culture in general, or Azorean culture in particular (e.g. How did Holy Ghost Festas start in the Azores? Why are ësopasí served?); 4 CREDITS

D. To interview members of the Portuguese community. For example, find out how a specific person came to this country, in what conditions, how this person coped with difficulties. Or interview a Portuguese-American artist, a professional, a politician, etc.;4 CREDITS

E. To put on a skit based on a fairy tale, a traditional tale or an invented story (group work); 4 CREDITS

F. Tutoring - Elementary level students work with other students from the intermediate/advanced levels in order to enhance their abilities, reinforce language structures, and clarify concepts (suggested number of meetings: 4 one-hour or 8 half-hour meetings); 4 CREDITS

G. To read a book in Portuguese (including Brazilian and African authors). Students prepare a book report and talk about the book in class; 6 CREDITS

H. To participate in the cultural activities of the Institute; 2 CREDITS