Portuguese Individualized Instruction
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General Information
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What is Portuguese Individualized Instruction?
Portuguese I.I. is a self-paced, mastery-based program of learning the language that is designed to mirror the courses offered in the classroom. The courses offered are Portuguese 101.51, 102.51, 103.51, and 104.51. The individualized and the classroom tracks have the same goals: to help the student achieve a certain degree of proficiency in the five basic language skills (listening, speaking, reading, writing and culture).
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Where is the I.I. Center Located and what are their hours of operation?
The Individualized Instruction Center is located in Hagerty Hall 120. Their phone number is 292-7060. Hours of operation vary from quarter. Please refer to our webpage for the current quarter schedule:
http://sppo.osu.edu/portuguese/locinstr.cfm
For more information about the II Center, please visit their webpage:
http://wmcc.osu.edu/IILC.htm
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How many appointments do I need to make to finish a module?
One module is equal to one credit hour. For each module you are required to attend 4 appointments plus one conversation session. (homework, composition, oral presentation, exam graded + conversation)
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How long do appointments last?
Each appointment lasts 15 minutes.
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How many appointments can I schedule in each day/week?
You are allowed to schedule a maximum of 2 appointments in one day, and six appointments per week.
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What if I need to cancel an appointment? What if I don’t show up for an appointment?
You must delete your appointment on-line 24 hours in advance. Students with two no shows will lose appointment privileges for one week.
For more information regarding the on-line scheduling system, please refer to the orientation packet. If you do not have an orientation packet please see your Portuguese II instructor.
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Do I need an appointment to take an exam?
No, you do not need to meet with your instructor to take an exam. To take an exam, simply go to the I.I. center during regularly scheduled hours. You must show an official photo ID when checking in.
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What work needs to be completed for each module?
Your instructor will give you a course packet ("apostila") for each module (apostilas will also be available on Carmen). The apostila lists all of the work that must be done to successfully complete the module.
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What is considered a passing grade in Portuguese I.I.?
You must score an 80% or better on each module in order to pass that module.
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Are there deadlines associated with I.I.?
There are some deadlines. Students must finish their first module by the fourth week of the quarter, they must finish their third module by the eighth week of the quarter, and they must finish all work (with the exception of the last exam) by the last day of classes. Students taking 3 credits or fewer must finish all work by the first day of the ninth week.
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What if I miss a deadline?
Every time you miss a deadline, points will be deducted from your final grade. Please refer to the orientation packet for specific information regarding missed deadlines. If you do not have an orientation packet please see your Portuguese I.I. instructor.
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Is extra credit available?
No. However, students who finish their first module by Friday of week 3 will receive a bonus of 2 points for that module. Students who finish their third module by Friday of week 6 will receive a bonus of 2 points for that module.
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Is tutoring available?
Yes. Please refer to our webpage for tutoring & conversation schedules: http://sppo.osu.edu/tlc/portuguese.cfm
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Can I start out in I.I. and then switch to the classroom setting?
Yes. If you complete a course (5 credit hours) through individualized instruction, you may take the next course in the sequence in the classroom setting.
For example, if you complete Portuguese 101 through Individualized Instruction, you can go on to take Portuguese 102 in the regular classroom setting.
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How many credit hours can I complete in one quarter?
You can take a minimum of 2 and a maximum of 20 credit hours per quarter.
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I work during the day, are appointment times flexible?
Yes. We offer daytime and evening appointments. In addition, students may take exams on Saturdays and Sundays in the I.I. Center (note: the II Center may not be open on Sundays during Summer Quarter).
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Will I have an instructor to work with, or am I completely on my own to complete the work necessary for each module?
You will work regularly with the I.I. instructors. For each credit hour that you complete, you are required to schedule a minimum of four appointments with your instructor.
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How much of the course is "on-line"?
Many of the materials and resources for the course are available on-line (e.g., course packets and audio/video resources). These materials are also available at the campus bookstore or through your instructor. All of the required work for the course must be turned in to your instructor. And, all exams must be taken in the I.I. Center.
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If I finish a course level well within the quarter, can I add credit hours for the next level?
Yes. But, you can only adjust the number of hours that you are taking during contract week (the seventh week of the quarter). Please refer to the orientation packet and speak with your instructor for more specific details.
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Who can I contact if I have a problem?
For questions regarding your coursework, please contact your instructor. For administrative questions, please contact the Department of Spanish and Portuguese (292-4958), and you will be directed to the appropriate staff member.
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Can I audit or take I.I. for a grade of S/U?
No. We do not offer a grade of S/U in the Portuguese program, and we do not offer the option of auditing in individualized instruction. If you are interested in auditing a Portuguese course, you may petition to audit a regular classroom section. Please see our website for more details.
