PORT 1100 Basic Portuguese I

Presents a communicative approach to the basic elements of the Portuguese language. Course seeks to develop elementary proficiency in reading, writing, oral comprehension, and speaking. Places special emphasis on situational communication as well as upon thorough development of knowledge of grammatical structures. Although the course focuses on Brazil, it introduces cultural material related to Portugal and Lusophone Africa and Asia. Students can only receive a grade higher than a C- in this course.
Credits: 3.0