PORT 101 Elementary Portuguese 1
This course is an introduction to the Portuguese language with emphasis on oral communication, listening, reading and writing skills. Also central to the course is the use of popular music and other media to examine the language through the lens of contemporary Luso-Brazilian culture.
General Education Competency
GEM Humanistic and Artistic Ways of Knowing
PORT 101Elementary Portuguese 1
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I. General Information
Department
English, Languages, and Philosophy
II. Course Specification
Course Type
General Education
General Education Competency
GEM Humanistic and Artistic Ways of Knowing
Credit Hours Narrative
4 Credits
Semester Contact Hours Lecture
64
Grading Method
Letter grade
III. Catalog Course Description
This course is an introduction to the Portuguese language with emphasis on oral communication, listening, reading and writing skills. Also central to the course is the use of popular music and other media to examine the language through the lens of contemporary Luso-Brazilian culture.
IV. Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, a student will be able to:
- Initiate and sustain conversations in which they ask and answer questions, give and receive directions, introduce themselves, and report observations and information at a level appropriate to their language exposure and experience.
- Demonstrate creativity in choosing alternative methods (i.e., vocabulary, pantomime, or drawing) in social and/or professional situations where their communication skills have not been effective.
- Integrate various culturally appropriate behaviors into their conversations.
- Attain a conversational level of Mid-Novice (based on ACTFL standards).
- Assignments vary and reflect instructional methods designed to assist students to reach the course objectives.
V. Topical Outline (Course Content)
VI. Delivery Methodologies