PORT 101
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First-Year Portuguese
Spanish and Portuguese
College of Humanities
Course Description
Pronunciation, conversation, reading, and fundamentals of grammar. Specific attention to Portuguese as the language of Brazil.
When Taught
Fall
Min
4
Fixed/Max
4
Fixed
5
Fixed
1
Note
Native Portuguese speakers and Portuguese-speaking returned missionaries enroll in Port 321.
Title
Communicate verbally in routine situations
Learning Outcome
Communicate verbally in routine situations such as greeting people and becoming acquainted.
Title
Write short messages
Learning Outcome
Write word- and sentence-length messages such as lists, biographical information on forms, and descriptions of people and things.
Title
Understand simple conversations
Learning Outcome
Understand the main ideas in simple conversations about some familiar, concrete topics such as daily activities, likes and dislikes, family, and home.
Title
Read short texts
Learning Outcome
Read short texts such as text messages, emails, posts on social media, and personal ads.
Title
Identify basic facts about Lusophone countries
Learning Outcome
Identify basic facts about some Portuguese-speaking countries.
