PORT 202

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Fourth-Semester Portuguese: Reading and Comprehension

Spanish and Portuguese College of Humanities

Course Description

Fourth-semester class introducing grammar and culture through study of literature.

When Taught

Winter

Min

4

Fixed

4

Fixed

5

Fixed

0

Recommended

Port 201.

Note

Not for returned missionaries. Culmination of GE Mathematics/Foreign Language requirement. Native speakers of Portuguese must take Port 321.

Title

Write short compositions

Learning Outcome

Write simple compositions in a variety of genres (letters, pamphlets, articles, short stories, etc.).

Title

Converse about topics of general interest

Learning Outcome

Converst about some topics of general interest and tell about some past experiences.

Title

Handle some situations with a complication

Learning Outcome

Handle some situations with an unforeseen complication, such as resolving disagreements or customer complaints.

Title

Discuss cultural differences

Learning Outcome

Discuss some differences between the U.S. and Portuguese-speaking countries in terms of cultural products, practices, and perspectives.

Title

Understand audio and video texts

Learning Outcome

Understand the main ideas and some details from authentic audio and video texts on cultural topics from Portuguese-speaking cultures, such as TV and radio programs and films.

Title

Analyze medium-length cultural texts

Learning Outcome

Understand and analyze medium-length journalistic and literary texts within their cultural and historical context.