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Portuguese (PORT)

College of Languages, Linguistics and Literature

Students choosing Portuguese for the language requirement should realize it may not be offered if demand is limited. A grade of C or better in the prerequisite courses is required for continuation.

PORT 101 Elementary Portuguese (3) Conversation, grammar and reading. HSL

PORT 102 Elementary Portuguese (3) Conversation, grammar and reading. Continuation of 101. Pre: 101. HSL

PORT 201 Intermediate Portuguese (3) Reading, conversation, writing, laboratory drill. Pre: 102. HSL

PORT 202 Intermediate Portuguese (3) Continuation of 201. Pre: 201. HSL

PORT 303 Conversation (3) Intensive practice in spoken Portuguese, focusing on the preparation and completion of oral tasks and presentations. 40% or more of the grade is based on 3-4 oral communication presentations. Pre: 202.

PORT 360 Third-Level Portuguese Abroad (V) Intensive, formal instruction at the third-year level in Portuguese language: reading, writing, pronunciation, grammar, or conversation in a Portuguese-speaking country. Repeatable one time. Pre: 202.

PORT 460 Fourth-Level Portuguese Abroad (V) Intensive formal instruction at the fourth-year level in Portuguese language, linguistics, culture, civilization, film, or literature in a Portuguese-speaking country. Repeatable one time. Pre: 360.