PORT 101 - Elementary Portuguese I

(HUMD [M])

This beginning language course focuses on the study of Portuguese language and Lusophone culture. Students begin to develop the ability to communicate in Portuguese through the consideration of cultural themes, language functions, and authentic situation as they acquire the structures and lexicon to work with written language, conversation, and composition. No prior knowledge of Portuguese is required. In-class work is supplemented by 20 hours of online homework. Three hours each week. Formerly PU 101.

3 semester hours

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

Communicate at an elementary level in the skill areas of reading writing, speaking, and listening.
Apply linguistic structures supporting communication at the novice level of proficiency.
Express and appropriately employ the following language functions:
- a. Greetings
- b. Leave Takings
- c. Requesting information
- d. Asking for assistance
- e. Giving and receiving directions
- f. Expressing opinions
Analyze and interpret cultural phenomena of the Lusophone world in general.
Demonstrate a 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 understanding of and engage in appropriate sociolinguistic behaviors as they develop their linguistic ability in Portuguese.
Produce a cultural project as an integral part of the class.
Present their work to the class.

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