PORT 202
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Fourth-Semester Portuguese: Reading and Comprehension
Spanish and Portuguese
College of Humanities
Course Description
Fourth-semester class introducing grammar and culture through study of literature.
When Taught
Winter
Min
4
Fixed/Max
4
Fixed
5
Fixed
0
Recommended
Port 201.
Note
Not for returned missionaries. Culmination of GE Mathematics/Foreign Language requirement. Native speakers of Portuguese must take Port 321.
Title
Write short compositions
Learning Outcome
Write simple compositions in a variety of genres (letters, pamphlets, articles, short stories, etc.).
Title
Converse about topics of general interest
Learning Outcome
Converst about some topics of general interest and tell about some past experiences.
Title
Handle some situations with a complication
Learning Outcome
Handle some situations with an unforeseen complication, such as resolving disagreements or customer complaints.
Title
Discuss cultural differences
Learning Outcome
Discuss some differences between the U.S. and Portuguese-speaking countries in terms of cultural products, practices, and perspectives.
Title
Understand audio and video texts
Learning Outcome
Understand the main ideas and some details from authentic audio and video texts on cultural topics from Portuguese-speaking cultures, such as TV and radio programs and films.
Title
Analyze medium-length cultural texts
Learning Outcome
Understand and analyze medium-length journalistic and literary texts within their cultural and historical context.
