Portuguese Basic Language Courses
PORT 111. Elementary Portuguese I. 4 hr.;
4 cr.
Intended for students with no previous
training in Portuguese. Designed to establish
correct pronunciation, to teach the elements
of grammar, to enable students to read, to
understand spoken Portuguese, to become
familiar with cultural aspects of Portuguese-speaking countries, and especially to establish
a good basic vocabulary. Class hours include
use of the language laboratory.
PORT 112. Elementary Portuguese II. 4 hr.; 4 cr.
Prereq.: PORT 111 or equivalent. This
course is a continuation of PORT 111. A
graded reader is introduced to present literary
and cultural aspects of Portuguese-speaking
countries, and to offer topics for simple
exercises in composition. Class hours include
use of the language laboratory.
When circumstances warrant, the department
may offer an intensive Portuguese course,
PORT 111 and 112, for 8 credits.
PORT 203. Intermediate Portuguese I.
(formerly PORT 113) 3 hr.; 3 cr.
Prereq.:
PORT 112 or equivalent. A continuation
of PORT 112, with a grammar review,
conversation, and readings in literary and
cultural materials.
PORT 204. Intermediate Portuguese II. 3 hr.; 3 cr.
Prereq.: PORT 203 or its
equivalent. Continuation of PORT 203, with
grammar review, conversation, composition,
and readings in literary and cultural materials.
