Portuguese, Courses Summer 2000

Summer 2000 Course Descriptions
Key to Course Descriptions

Courses listed below are approved UA courses as of Summer 2000. Not all approved courses will be offered during this term. For course offerings/availability during a specific term, see the Schedule of Classes. Each course number below links to the Schedule of Classes.

Portuguese (PORT) Dept Info - College Info

PORT 101 1st Semester Portuguese (4) I II GRD Communicative approach, emphasis on all language skills. Recommended for students with no previous experience with the language.

PORT 102 2nd Semester Portuguese (4) I II GRD Communicative approach, emphasis on all language skills.

PORT 195A Portugal Culture, Literature, and Language (1) I

PORT 199 Independent Study (1-4) [Rpt./] I II

PORT 205 Intensive Portuguese (4) I II Equivalent of 101 and 102 combined. Communicative approach, emphasis on all language skills.

PORT 206 Intensive Portuguese (4) I II Communicative approach, emphasis on all language skills. P, recommended for highly motivated students or those with experience in another Romance language or the equivalent.

PORT 299 Independent Study (1-4) [Rpt./] I II

PORT 305 Portuguese for Spanish Speakers (3) I II A class in Portuguese for the Spanish speaker. To encourage Spanish speakers to expand their language ability. P, at least two years of Spanish language experience.

PORT 325A Intermediate Grammar and Conversation (3) I II For intermediate students to enhance their linguistic abilities, to develop control of oral communication at a more advanced level, and to prepare for the transition from language learning to studies in literature, culture and linguistics.

PORT 350 Introduction to Genres and Literary Analysis (3) Introductory course in literary reading and analysis based on texts from the Portuguese-speaking countries. P, PORT 206 or equivalent.

PORT 397R Portuguese Language Skills and Culture (6) P, PORT 206 or equivalent.

PORT 399 Independent Study (1-4) [Rpt./] I II

PORT 401 Luso-Brazillian Literature-1900 (3) I II Overview of literary periods and introduction to the major literary figures of Portugal, Brazil and the Luso-African countries (Angola, Mozambique, Cape Verde, Guinea-Bissau, Mozambique and Porto Principe) from the beginning of their literature to 1900. P, PORT 325 or equivalent. May be convened with PORT 501.

PORT 405 Advanced Composition and Conversation (3) I II

PORT 406 Lusophone Literature since 1900 (3) I Survey of literature written in Portuguese worldwide since 1900. Language of instruction is Portuguese. (Identical with LA S 406).

PORT 414 Teaching of Modern Languages (3) II (Identical with TTE 414, which is home).

PORT 425 Advanced Grammar, Composition, and Writing Skills (3) I II For more advanced students to increase comprehension of written Portuguese, to improve oral skills, to practice written skills, and to prepare for transition from language learning to the study of literature. P, PORT 325 or equivalent.

PORT 430 Brazilian Civilization (3) I II Broad survey of Brazilian culture. Thematic examination of some of the major cultural developments. Topics include: Brazilian music, Afro-Brazilian culture, the role of women in Brazilian society, Brazilian popular culture. P, PORT 325 or equivalent. (Identical with LA S 430). May be convened with PORT 530.

PORT 431 Civilization in the Portuguese-Speaking World (3) II Cross-cultural examinations of the Portuguese-speaking world (Brazil, Portugal, Angola, Cape Verde, Mozambique, Guin-Bissau, Porto Principe). Topics include: colonization and decolonization, religion, music, dance, painting, architecture). P, PORT 325 or equivalent. (Identical with LA S 431). May be convened with PORT 531.

PORT 449 Brazilian Literature in Film (3) I Presentation of the masterpieces of Brazilian literature and the great films based upon them. P, PORT 325 or equivalent. (Identical with LA S 449). May be convened with PORT 549.

PORT 455 Introduction to Romance Philology (3) I (Identical with SPAN 455, which is home).

PORT 463 Topics in Luso-Brazilian Literature (3) I II Major works, authors and tendencies in the literature of the Portuguese speaking countries (Brazil, Portugal, Angola, Cape Verde, Mozamabique, Guin-Bissau, Porto Principe). P, PORT 325. (Identical with LA S 463). May be convened with PORT 563.

PORT 497R Advanced Intensive Portuguese and Brazilian Culture (6) P, one year of Portuguese and consent of instructor. May be convened with PORT 597R.

PORT 498 Senior Capstone (1-3) I II

PORT 499 Independent Study (1-4) [Rpt./] I II

PORT 501 Luso-Brazilian Literature-1900 (3) I II For a description of course topics see PORT 401. Graduate-level requirements include a 20-page paper and an oral presentation. May be convened with PORT 401.

PORT 530 Brazilian Civilization (3) I II For a description of course topics see PORT 430. Graduate students required to write four research papers and give one lecture on a topic of his/her choice. May be convened with PORT 430.

PORT 531 Civilization in the Portuguese-Speaking World (3) II For a description of course topics see PORT 431. Graduate-level requirements include a twenty page paper and an oral presentation on the paper. (Identical with LA S 531). May be convened with PORT 431.

PORT 549 Brazilian Literature in Film (3) I For a description of course topics see PORT 449. Graduate-level requirements include an in-depth research paper. (Identical with LA S 549). May be convened with PORT 449.

PORT 563 Topics in Luso-Brazilian Literature (3) I II For a description of course topics see PORT 463. Graduate-level requirements include additional research and reports. (Identical with LA S 563). May be convened with PORT 463.

PORT 597R Advanced Intensive Portuguese and Brazilian Culture (6) I II For a description of course topics see PORT 497R. May be convened with PORT 497R.

PORT 599 Independent Study (1-4) [Rpt./] I II

PORT 699 Independent Study (1-4) [Rpt./] I II

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