Courses Offered

An in-depth study of the Portuguese grammar and syntax combined with both oral and written practice. Also included are studies of Brazilian and Portuguese culture, and literature. Prerequisites: PORT 212 and a sufficiently high score on the placement examination. (3, 3sh credits)

This course requires audition. Performances at FADBA church services and in other churches. (1, 1sh credits)

An intensive introduction to the fundamentals of the Portuguese language. Focus includes grammar, spelling, composition, dictation, conversation, reading, pronunciation, culture, and civilization. Does not apply toward a Portuguese minor. No credit for students with previous college-level Beginning Portuguese credit. (3, 3sh credits | offered Summer)

This course introduces the techniques of descriptive and narrative writing. It highlights sentence construction and the tenses of the verbs. (3, 3sh credits)

Discussion of real life situations using structures in everyday language. Use of interactive exercises. (3, 3sh credits)

Fundamentals of Portuguese grammar, laying the foundation for further studies. Taken concurrently with Phonetics. (3, 3sh credits)

This course requires audition. (1, 1sh credits)

This course offers a selection of traditional Brazilian cooking recipes and a study of these recipes, socially and geographically speaking, in terms of the Brazilian culture. (1, 1sh credits)

This project gives the students an opportunity to reflect upon many cultural aspects, apart from experiencing how life will be after they leave the classrooms: they get to go on field trips and tours in historical cities, lectures, and direct readings, etc. (3sh credits)

Readings and general studies of the Brazilian literature and its background. Emphasis on short stories, plays, poetry, and selected segments of novels. (3, 3sh credits)

This course requires audition. Participation in all concerts and trips is required. (1, 1sh credits)

This course is used as an introduction to the study of the human communication process. Students have the unique opportunity to familiarize themselves with documentaries, film presentations, interviews, and take a trip to the Brazilian Hope Channel. (3sh credits)

We will be offering a weekly review of news coverage of events that are happening in Brazil. This course includes preparation through newspaper, study of television, news magazines, and also radio reports. (1, 1sh credits)

The students who are qualified, with the consent of the Director of the Portuguese Language and Brazilian Culture program, will be able to undertake an investigation which is suited to their background and experience. (May be taken any term. Maximum of four [4] hours permitted.) (1–4sh credits)

Insight on the customs, traditions, holidays, costumes, food, music, song, and dances of the Brazilian people. (3, 3sh credits)

During this course, the students will be required to choose and read about a selected topic, which will be adapted to the student’s language level (grammar, vocabulary, etc.) and they’ll have to make a presentation of their reading report at the end of the term. (1, 1sh credits)

An intensive review of the fundamentals of the Portuguese language. Focus includes grammar, composition, dictation, oral expression, phonetics, spelling stylistics, and orthography. Does not apply toward a Portuguese minor. Not open to students in PORT101, 102 (3, 3sh credits | offered Summer)

An accelerated review of concepts of the Portuguese language including grammar, composition, dictation, oral expression, phonetics, spelling stylistics, and orthography. Prerequisites: PORT102 or PORT192 and a sufficiently high score on the placement examination. (3, 3sh credits | offered Summer)

An accelerated review of written and spoken Portuguese with special emphasis on grammar, orthography, syntax, and phonetics. Daily compositions are due based on topics from everyday life. Lectures and readings on Portuguese culture introduce students to the history, politics, geography, arts, and literature of Brazil and Portugal. Prerequisites: PORT 102 and a sufficiently high score on the placement examination. (3, 3sh credits)

Written Portuguese with special emphasis on grammar, orthography, and syntax at the intermediate level. At least one composition due each week based on everyday topics. (3, 3sh credits)

Oral practice in class with emphasis on grammar, phonetics, and syntax at the intermediate level. Lab required (3 hrs/week). (3, 3sh credits)

Review of grammar combined with oral and written practice at the intermediate level. (3, 3sh credits)

One (1.5) credit repeatable for a total of three (3) credits for the whole academic year. 110 semester hours are compulsory for one (1) semester internship credit. Internship’s credit is included in the full-load taken by the student. (1.5–3sh credits)

This course requires audition. (1, 1sh credits)

Correction of pronunciation and intonation through intensive exercise. (2, 2sh credits)

One lesson per week in piano, guitar, violin, saxophone, bass, flute, trumpet, or voice. (Supplementary charge.) (1sh credits)

Learning the fundamental skills of ball control, passing, blocking, and shooting goals. (This same class can be chosen by both Beginning and Intermediate Level students.) (1–2sh credits)

Translation methodology and learning how to translate Portuguese texts into English and the other way round. Level of English language required: Intermediate grammar, conversation, and composition). (2, 2sh credits)