Portuguese Courses
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An introduction to Lusano culture and to the fundamentals of listening, speaking, reading and writing Portuguese designed for those who have never studied it before or who need a review. Active classroom use of the language. Language laboratory assignments.
Hours:
4
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A continuation of PORT 1001 introducing new vocabulary and basic structures through contextualized, active language use. Further study of Lusano culture at the elementary level. This course will meet for three (3) hours per week in the classroom and will be supplemented with additional instruction online and in the language laboratory for the 4th credit hour. Course instruction conducted in Portuguese.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: PORT 1001
Hours:
4
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Continued development and reinforcement of the fundamentals of grammar, vocabulary acquisition, pronunciation, listening, speaking, reading and writing. Designed to increase linguistic and cultural proficiency through the situational use of the language and the study of authentic materials from Brazil and Portugal. Language laboratory and online assignments. Course instruction conducted in Portuguese.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: PORT 1002
Hours:
3
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Continued development and reinforcement of the fundamentals of grammar, vocabulary acquisition, pronunciation, listening, speaking, reading and writing. Designed to increase linguistic and cultural proficiency through the situational use of the language and the study of authentic materials from Brazil and Portugal. Course instruction conducted in Portuguese.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: PORT 2001
Hours:
3
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A study of the multi-faceted cultures of the Portuguese speaking world, including literary, social, racial, and historical aspects. Drawing on literature, film visual arts, music and mass media, the course explores the diverse cultures, histories, and politics of Portuguese-speaking countries from the pre-Hispanic period to the present. Class conducted in Portuguese.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: PORT 2001 or placement by the Department of Modern Languages
Hours:
3
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This course is an introduction to the cultural history of the Lusophone world, with particular attention to Brazil and Portugal. Students learn about the key events and the fundamental ideas and themes running through the cultures of the Lusophone world across the centuries. Class conducted in Portuguese.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: PORT 2002 or authorization of the professor
Hours:
3
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This is an advanced course on Portuguese composition and grammar, designed to refine the knowledge students have of several language skills. Emphasis is on writing, with special attention to syntax and vocabulary development and usage. We will also focus on reading comprehension. Additionally, we will cover cognitively complex grammatical rules and constructions, with special attention to different varieties and registers of Portuguese.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: PORT 2002 or placement by the Department of Modern Languages
Hours:
3
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This course is designed to improve pronunciation and to increase proficiency in the practical use of spoken Portuguese as well as to promote cultural competency in relation to the Portuguese-speaking world. Through in-class conversations on assigned readings, movies and spontaneous topics, debates, conversational presentations and online discussion posts, the student will have the opportunity to develop the ability to speak on a variety of topics in Portuguese in a conversational setting.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisites: PORT 2001, PORT 2002, or placement by the Department of Modern Languages
Hours:
3