PORT (Portuguese)

PORT 1000 - Basic Spoken Portuguese I - 3 Credits

This is an introductory course for beginners emphasizing correct pronunciation and basic vocabulary for practical use in everyday conversational situations and travel dialogues. Students with no previous study of the language are prepared to use and understand it within a limited context and basic structure. Lecture: 3 hours

PORT 1100 - Basic Spoken Portuguese II - 3 Credits

This course is a continuation of Basic Spoken Portuguese I (PORT 1010). Lecture: 3 hours, Lab: 3 hour

PORT 1010 - Elementary Portuguese I (5 hours) - 3 Credits

This course is for students with little or no preparation and covers elements of the language including: conversation, pronunciation, reading, writing and grammar. Aspects of Portuguese culture are also included. Lecture: 5 hours, Lab: 1 hour

PORT 1020 - Elementary Portuguese II (5 hours) - 3 Credits

This is a continuation of PORT 1010. (Prerequisite: PORT 1010, PORT 1030 or its equivalent) Lecture: 5 hours, Lab: 1 hour

PORT 1030 - Elementary Portuguese I (3 hours) - 3 Credits

For student with previous experience in the language and/or placement testing, this course covers elements of the language including: conversation, pronunciation, reading, writing and grammar. Aspects of Portuguese culture are also included. Note: Course content the same as PORT 1010 with 2 less classroom contact hours per week. (Prerequisite: Prior preparation or permission of instructor) Lecture: 3 hours, Lab: 1 hour

PORT 1040 - Elementary Portuguese II (3 hours) - 3 Credits

This course is a continuation of PORT 1030. Note: Course content the same as PORT 1020 with 2 fewer classroom hours per week. (Prerequisite: PORT 1030, PORT 1010 or its equivalent) Lecture: 3 hours, Lab: 1 hour

PORT 1510 - Conversational Portuguese I - 3 Credits

This course concentrates on the development of more fluency in speaking Portuguese. Oral practice includes active use of the language in short dialogues stressing basic communication and correct pronunciation. The reading of easy cultural texts also provides material for conversation and discussion. Tapes are available for individual practice. (Prerequisite: 2 years of high school Portuguese or one year of college Portuguese or the equivalent) Lecture: 3 hours

PORT 1520 - Conversational Portuguese II - 3 Credits

This is a continuation of Conversational Portuguese I that includes conversational practice, cultural readings and discussions. (Prerequisite: PORT 1510 or the equivalent) Lecture: 3 hours

PORT 1710 - Portuguese for Medical Service Personnel - 3 Credits

This course offers students an opportunity to master enough oral Portuguese to deal directly with the Portuguese-speaking patient and family from hospital admission to through discharge. Day-to-day dramatic recreations of hospital experiences from the points of view of both nurse and patient help students develop proficiency in spoken Portuguese. Lecture: 3 hours

PORT 2010 - Intermediate Portuguese I - 3 Credits

This is a continuation of Elementary Portuguese II (PORT 1020) focusing on the fundamentals of the language, with increased emphasis on conversation and composition skills. (Prerequisite: PORT 1020 or 1040) Lecture: 3 hours, Lab: 1 hour

PORT 2020 - Intermediate Portuguese II - 3 Credits

This course is a continuation of Intermediate Portuguese I (PORT 2010). (Prerequisite: PORT 2010 or its equivalent) Lecture: 3 hours, Lab: 1 hour