FACE-TO-FACE TANDEM AS LANGUAGE LEARNING AND SOCIAL INTEGRATION FOR STUDENTS OF PORTUGUESE AS A FOREIGN LANGUAGE AT CELIN UFPR, BRAZIL

Firstly, this article provides an overview of Tandem as a method for learning foreign languages. Secondly, the context in which the project Núcleo Tandem Celin is set is explained thoroughly as we go through the history and structure of Celin (UFPR Intercultural Language Center). Afterwards, the Por...

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Main Authors: Gabriela Loires Diniz Trujillo, Bruna Pupatto Ruano
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Universidade Federal do Paraná 2017-12-01
Series:Revista X
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Online Access:https://revistas.ufpr.br/revistax/article/view/51132
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author Gabriela Loires Diniz Trujillo
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description Firstly, this article provides an overview of Tandem as a method for learning foreign languages. Secondly, the context in which the project Núcleo Tandem Celin is set is explained thoroughly as we go through the history and structure of Celin (UFPR Intercultural Language Center). Afterwards, the Portuguese as a Foreign Language (PFL) course is put into focus, outlining the growth on the  number of foreign students in Curitiba, and the consequences it entails. We also provide an in-depth analysis at the project by explaining its processes and methodology, through current and past experiences. Therefore, we explore the reformulation of the program in which measures to establish its institutional recognition and to attribute the mediation process a pivotal role which ensured its success and sustainability. Finally, we present a testimonial from a student enrolled in the project in order to illustrate the participants' experience.
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spelling doaj.art-3773abb27b954a62926f1e83ab471e672022-12-21T20:15:47ZengUniversidade Federal do ParanáRevista X1980-06141980-06142017-12-0112210.5380/rvx.v12i2.5113228354FACE-TO-FACE TANDEM AS LANGUAGE LEARNING AND SOCIAL INTEGRATION FOR STUDENTS OF PORTUGUESE AS A FOREIGN LANGUAGE AT CELIN UFPR, BRAZILGabriela Loires Diniz Trujillo0Bruna Pupatto Ruano1University of AlbertaUniversidade Federal do ParanáFirstly, this article provides an overview of Tandem as a method for learning foreign languages. Secondly, the context in which the project Núcleo Tandem Celin is set is explained thoroughly as we go through the history and structure of Celin (UFPR Intercultural Language Center). Afterwards, the Portuguese as a Foreign Language (PFL) course is put into focus, outlining the growth on the  number of foreign students in Curitiba, and the consequences it entails. We also provide an in-depth analysis at the project by explaining its processes and methodology, through current and past experiences. Therefore, we explore the reformulation of the program in which measures to establish its institutional recognition and to attribute the mediation process a pivotal role which ensured its success and sustainability. Finally, we present a testimonial from a student enrolled in the project in order to illustrate the participants' experience.https://revistas.ufpr.br/revistax/article/view/51132tandem methodinstitutional tandemportuguese as a foreign language (pfl)
spellingShingle Gabriela Loires Diniz Trujillo
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FACE-TO-FACE TANDEM AS LANGUAGE LEARNING AND SOCIAL INTEGRATION FOR STUDENTS OF PORTUGUESE AS A FOREIGN LANGUAGE AT CELIN UFPR, BRAZIL
Revista X
tandem method
institutional tandem
portuguese as a foreign language (pfl)
title FACE-TO-FACE TANDEM AS LANGUAGE LEARNING AND SOCIAL INTEGRATION FOR STUDENTS OF PORTUGUESE AS A FOREIGN LANGUAGE AT CELIN UFPR, BRAZIL
title_full FACE-TO-FACE TANDEM AS LANGUAGE LEARNING AND SOCIAL INTEGRATION FOR STUDENTS OF PORTUGUESE AS A FOREIGN LANGUAGE AT CELIN UFPR, BRAZIL
title_fullStr FACE-TO-FACE TANDEM AS LANGUAGE LEARNING AND SOCIAL INTEGRATION FOR STUDENTS OF PORTUGUESE AS A FOREIGN LANGUAGE AT CELIN UFPR, BRAZIL
title_full_unstemmed FACE-TO-FACE TANDEM AS LANGUAGE LEARNING AND SOCIAL INTEGRATION FOR STUDENTS OF PORTUGUESE AS A FOREIGN LANGUAGE AT CELIN UFPR, BRAZIL
title_short FACE-TO-FACE TANDEM AS LANGUAGE LEARNING AND SOCIAL INTEGRATION FOR STUDENTS OF PORTUGUESE AS A FOREIGN LANGUAGE AT CELIN UFPR, BRAZIL
title_sort face to face tandem as language learning and social integration for students of portuguese as a foreign language at celin ufpr brazil
topic tandem method
institutional tandem
portuguese as a foreign language (pfl)
url https://revistas.ufpr.br/revistax/article/view/51132
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