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. In-class work is supplemented by 20 hours of online homework. PREREQUISITE(S): PORT 101 or consent of department. Three hours each week. Formerly PU 102.

3 semester hours

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

Communicate in the target language at an advanced elementary level in the skill areas of reading, writing, speaking, and listening.
Apply more complex grammatical structures supporting communication at an advanced elementary 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.
Discuss Lusophone culture and specific cultural practices at an advanced elementary level by using simple sentences.
Describe the relationship between the cultural practices and products under consideration at an advanced elementary level by using simple sentences.
Exhibit appropriate sociolinguistic behaviors through oral presentations at an advanced elementary level as these correspond to increasing linguistic ability in Portuguese.
Produce and present cultural project at an advanced elementary level.

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