Portuguese Course Description

PORT171 (3)
Elementary Portuguese I
Grammar with reading and writing of simple Portuguese in the context of significant aspects of culture – oral and listening work stressed. A one-hour lab per week is required. Course offered only during fall semester.

PORT172 (3)
Elementary Portuguese II
Grammar and reading continued in the context of significant aspects of culture; oral and listening work progressively increased. A one-hour lab per week is required. Prerequisite: PORT171 with a minimum grade of C or permission of the instructor. Course offered only during spring semester.

PORT420 (3)
Portuguese Literature and Culture
A study of selected major Portuguese and Brazilian writers whose works reflect important political, social, moral and cultural aspects of Portuguese societies. Conducted entirely in Portuguese. Course offered only during summer study tour to Brazil every other year in the month of May.

PORT430 (3)
Contemporary Brazilian Culture
An introduction to the life and people of Brazil through lectures and readings in Brazilian Portuguese on the geography, history, politics, social problems, arts, business and literature of the region. Conducted entirely in Portuguese. Course offered only during summer study tour to Brazil every other year in the month of May.