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Elementary courses stress correct pronunciation, aural comprehension, and simple speaking
ability, and lead to active mastery of basic grammar and limited reading ability.
Intermediate courses lead to greater facility in spoken language and to more advanced
reading skills. Prerequisite: PORT 1013 or equivalent.
Portuguese for Spanish Speakers I is designed for students who have completed at least
four semesters of Spanish. The course builds up on students’ previous knowledge of
Spanish grammar and cognate vocabulary in order to develop their basic language skills
in Portuguese. Prerequisite: SPAN 2013 or equivalent.
Conversation practice for the post-intermediate student. Prerequisite: PORT 2013,
PORT 2103 or instructor’s approval.
This course examines a variety of topics in Brazilian culture and history through
films, documentaries, and literary and cultural texts. Prerequisite: Taught in English.
Prerequisite: Sophomore standing.
Elementary courses stress correct pronunciation, aural comprehension, and simple speaking
ability, and lead to active mastery of basic grammar and limited reading ability.
Prerequisite: PORT 1003 or equivalent.
Continued development of basic speaking, comprehension, and writing skills and intensive
development of reading skills. Prerequisite: PORT 2003 or equivalent.
Portuguese for Spanish Speakers II is an intermediate-level class in which students
continue to develop their language skills in Portuguese. Prerequisite: PORT 1103,
PORT 1013 or equivalent.
The course is intended to provide different perspectives on the elements that shape
contemporary Brazilian culture and society, focusing on issues of race, class, gender,
and sexuality. Taught in English. Prerequisite: Sophomore standing.
Further development of reading skills and introduction to literary commentary and
analysis. Prerequisite: PORT 3003 or equivalent.