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PORT 103 Elementary Portuguese (5)
Methods and objectives are primarily oral-aural. Covers all major elements of Portuguese grammar. Third in a sequence of three. Prerequisite: PORT 102.
PORT 105 Intensive Portuguese for Spanish and Other Romance Language Speakers (5) A&H
Introduction to Portuguese for Spanish and other Romance language speakers. Students develop speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills, while also learning about history and culture in an engaging and welcoming learning environment. Satisfies foreign language requirement in combination with PORT 201. Prerequisite: either SPAN 203, SPAN 216, SPAN 301, SPAN 302, SPAN 303, SPAN 314, SPAN 315, or SPAN 316, any of which may be taken concurrently. Offered: W.
PORT 110 Accelerated Elementary Portuguese (5)
Covers the equivalent of PORT 101 and PORT 102 to prepare for PORT 103. May not be taken in addition to PORT 101 or PORT 102. Course overlaps with: PORT 101 and PORT 102.
PORT 199 Foreign Study: Elementary (2-16, max. 16)
Elementary instruction in approved foreign study program. Students who wish to satisfy foreign language proficiency requirement must see the departmental adviser and may be required to take additional courses through PORT 103.
PORT 201 Intermediate Portuguese (5) A&H
Modern texts, compositions, conversation, and a systematic review of grammar. First in a sequence of three. Prerequisite: either PORT 103 or PORT 105.
PORT 202 Intermediate Portuguese (5) A&H
Modern texts, compositions, conversation, and a systematic review of grammar. Second in a sequence of three. Prerequisite: PORT 201.
PORT 203 Intermediate Portuguese (5) A&H
Modern texts, compositions, conversation, and a systematic review of grammar. Third in a sequence of three. Prerequisite: PORT 202.
PORT 299 Foreign Study: Intermediate (2-16, max. 16) A&H
Intermediate instruction in approved foreign study program. Further study at 200-level subject to department evaluation.
PORT 301 Advanced Portuguese (5) A&H
Emphasizes oral skills while continuing to refine reading comprehension and written expression. Aims to develop abilities to successfully deal with comprehension and production of oral texts of an academic and professional nature. Not a conversation course. Prerequisite: PORT 203.
PORT 310 Introduction to Lusophone Literature (3) A&H
Introduction to the studies of Lusophone literature and culture.
PORT 335 Twentieth Century Brazilian Fiction in English (5, max. 10) A&H
Reading texts in connection with cultural and theoretical issues.
PORT 365 Mapping Luso-Brazilian Cultures (5) SSc/A&H
Explores cultures of Brazil, Portuguese-speaking Africa, Asia, and Europe within the framework of cultural studies theory. Follows an interdisciplinary approach, drawing from readings, audio files (radio), films and documentaries in history, literature, arts and performances, anthropology, among others. Focuses on selected cultural aspects and countries. Taught in ENGLISH. Offered: jointly with JSIS A 365; Sp.
PORT 366 Port-Language Track for Mapping Luso-Brazilian Cultures (2)
Language track option in Portuguese for intermediate or higher level students, in conjunction with PORT 365/JSIS A 365. Must be registered in PORT 365/JSIS A 365, to take this class. Explores readings and films/documentaries in the cultures of Brazil and the Portuguese-speaking world. Prerequisite: PORT 201 or permission of instructor. Offered: Sp.