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All courses are conducted in Portuguese unless indicated otherwise. 

009 Portuguese for Spanish Speakers I
Moniz/Ramos (3)
This course along with the corresponding Portuguese for Speakers of Spanish II, is designed as an accelerated introductory course for speakers with a sound knowledge of Spanish. The course will cover the basics of Portuguese grammar and present selected aspects of the cultures of the Portuguese-speaking countries.
Text: Eberlein and lunes: Falar, Ler e Escrever.

010 Portuguese for Spanish Speakers II
Doherty (3)
This course is the continuation of Portuguese 009. Taken in conjunction with Portuguese 009, it constitutes an intensive introduction to the Portuguese language for students who have a strong background in Spanish or any other Romance language. Its main objective is to prepare the student for reading texts of various degrees of complexity in the target language. Emphasis is placed on the active use of spoken language with frequent oral and written drills. Aspects of the Lusophone world with focus in Brazilian history, culture and contemporary life are also examined.
Textbook: Travessia II: a Portuguese Textbook (Unit 7-12): Tolman, Paiva, Parsons and Jensen. Georgetown University Press, 1989.

011 Intensive Basic Portuguese
Moniz//Buffo (6)
This course, along with the corresponding Intensive Intermediate Portuguese, is designed to present the student with the essentials of Portuguese grammar and aims at developing equally the student's ability to speak, comprehend, read and write in Portuguese. Through selected readings, films, music, computer programs the course will broaden the student's understanding of the cultures of the different countries where Portuguese is spoken, specially Brazil.

111 Intensive Advance Portuguese I
Santos (5)
Prerequisites: Portuguese 009, 010, 011, 032, or consent of instructor.
This is an intermediate course for students who have already taken the first level of Portuguese. The main objective of the class is to complement the student's knowledge of the basic structure of the language, as needed, while s/he practices the language by reading, and speaking and/or writing about a series of contemporary texts, movies, songs, with emphasis on cultural aspects and language use.

112 Intensive Advanced Portuguese II
Lage (5)
Pre-requisite: Port-111.

A holistic approach to the Portuguese language and culture. Stress on communication and self-expression through speaking and writing as well as an in-depth review of the main structures of the language with a view towards contextualized language use." Preto-Rodas, Hower & Perrone: Crônicas Brasileiras – Nova Fase. Almeida & Guimarães: Português como segunda língua.

153 Portuguese Expository Writing
Ferreira (3)
This course is intended to develop written skills. It also emphasizes reading and oral proficiency. Taught entirely in Portuguese, the course is designed to help students acquire the tools that they will need to express their opinions and ideas. Grammar will be reviewed as necessary to attain this goal.

262 A Survey of Brazilian Literature
Santos (3)
Introduction to the literature of Brazil from its beginnings through the twentieth century: representative readings from major periods and genres.

390 Portuguese Phonetics
Ferreira (3)
For intormation on course contact professor Ferreira.