PORT 102 - Elementary Portuguese II

(HUMD [M])

A continuation of PORT 101, this beginning language courses focuses on the study of Portuguese language and Lusophone culture. Students continue their study of written language, conversation, and composition as they consider cultural themes, language functions, and authentic situations. PREREQUISITE(S): PORT 101 or consent of department. In-class work is supplemented by 20 hours of online homework. Three hours each week. Formerly PU 102.

3 semester hours

Course Outcomes:
Upon course completion, a student will be able to:

Communicate at an advanced elementary level in the skill areas of reading writing, speaking, and listening.
Apply more complex grammatical structures supporting communication at the novice level of proficiency.
Express and appropriately employ more complex language functions including the following:
- a. expressing routines.
- b. making comparisons.
- c. requesting and giving permission.
Analyze and interpret cultural phenomena of the Lusophone world in general.
Demonstrate an increased practical appreciation of Lusophone culture and specific cultural practices.
Exhibit an understanding of the relationship between the cultural practices and products under consideration.
Demonstrate an increased understanding of and engage in appropriate sociolinguistic behaviors as they develop their linguistic ability in Portuguese.
Produce a more complex cultural project as an integral part of the class.
Present their work to the class.

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