Conversation, fundamentals of grammar, pronunciation, reading, and writing.
Athena Title
Elementary Portuguese
Semester Course Offered
Not offered on a regular basis.
Grading System
A - F (Traditional)
Student Learning Outcomes
Students will give and solicit information on routines, ongoing activities, plans and previous experiences about yourself and others.
Students will develop familiarity with vocabulary related to your field of study.
Students will demonstrate some geographical and cultural knowledge of Brazil, and compare it with your native culture; in particular regarding regions and end of the year holidays.
Students will perform basic survival communication abilities to be understood by a native speaker used to talking to language learners.
Topical Outline
Language issues: ar, er, ir verbs in present, past, future. Irregular verbs in present, past, future. Contrastive cultural topics, concepts of time, family, social situations, numbers, cultural comparisons of family, school etc.
