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Portuguese for Spanish Speakers 1
Course Description
Intensive course designed for students fluent in Spanish or another Romance language. No previous knowledge of Portuguese required. Emphasis on development of oral skills, vocaulary, grammar, and understanding of Lusophone cultures.
When Taught
Fall, Winter, Summer
Min
4
Fixed/Max
4
Fixed
4
Fixed
0
Note
For students with an extensive background in a Romance language. Note: Native Portuguese speakers and Portuguese-speaking returned missionaries CANNOT take this course.
Title
Explain cultural aspects
Learning Outcome
Know basic facts about some Portuguese-speaking countries and identify cultural products, practices, and perspectives from these countries.
Title
Differentiate between Spanish and Portuguese
Learning Outcome
Differentiate between basic Spanish and Portuguese grammar, vocabulary, and spelling conventions.
Title
Understand spoken Portuguese
Learning Outcome
Understand conversations and monologues in spoken Brazilian Portuguese on familiar topics.
Title
Participate in conversations
Learning Outcome
Participate fully in conversations by asking and answering questions about some familiar, concrete topics such as self, family, friends, and daily activities.
Title
Read short authentic texts
Learning Outcome
Read short authentic texts, including informative texts, news articles, and short stories.
Title
Write short texts
Learning Outcome
Write short texts such as biographical information, correspondence, and personal experiences.
Title
Create with language
Learning Outcome
Create sentences in the past, present, and future using basic grammar rules and vocabulary with reasonable accuracy.
