POR 101 Elementary Portuguese I
3 hours
Portuguese 101 is a beginning-level integrated skills language course. This courses helps students develop a basic ability to communicate in Portuguese. Class time is dedicated to interactive activities that allow students to acquire skills in speaking, listening, reading and writing at the novice low level. Through music, videos, and readings of authentic materials, students are also introduced to many aspects of Brazilian culture as well as of other countries where Portuguese is spoken. Class is conducted in Portuguese in order to maximize exposure to the language. Lab activities are also incorporated in order to develop students' listening, reading, and writing skills and pronunciation.
Notes
This course satisfies the Flexible Core: World Cultures and Global Issues area of the Gen Ed Program.