Portuguese

PORT 401 - Elementary Portuguese
Credits: 4.00
Conducted in Portuguese. For students without previous knowledge of Portuguese. Aural-oral practice; fundamental speech patterns; reading and writing to achieve a firm basis for an active command of the language. Labs. No credit toward a major. (No credit for students who have had two or more years of Portuguese in secondary school; however, any such students whose studies of Portuguese have been interrupted for a significant period of time should consult the chairperson about possibly receiving credit.) Special fee.

PORT 402 - Elementary Portuguese
Credits: 4.00
Conducted in Portuguese. Aural-oral practice; fundamental speech patterns; reading and writing to achieve a firm basis for an active command of the language. Labs. No credit toward a major. (No credit for students who have had two or more years of Portuguese in secondary school; however, any such students whose studies of Portuguese have been interrupted for a significant period of time should consult the chairperson about possibly receiving credit.) Special fee. Prereq: PORT 401. (PORT 401 and 402 together satisfies the foreign language requirement.)

PORT 500 - Selected Topics in World Literature
Credits: 4.00
Topics will be chosen which introduce students to major themes and genres. (Also offered as CLAS 500, FREN 500, GERM 500, ITAL 500, RUSS 500, SPAN 500.) May be repeated for credit. Credit/Fail. Writing intensive.

PORT 503 - Intermediate Portuguese
Credits: 4.00
Conducted in Portuguese. Conversation and composition based on readings in contemporary Portuguese and Brazilian literature, especially theatre, which is closest to conventional language. A traditional grammar text supplements readings. Special fee. Lab.

PORT 504 - Intermediate Portuguese
Credits: 4.00
Conducted in Portuguese. Conversation and composition based on readings in contemporary Portuguese and Brazilian literature, especially theatre, which is closest to conventional language. A traditional grammar text supplements reading. Special fee. Lab.

PORT 595 - Portuguese Practicum
Credits: 2.00
Practical use of Portuguese language or cultural skills outside the classroom through special projects. Prereq: PORT 401-402 and permission. May be repeated up to 4 credits.