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101. First Semester Portuguese (4) I II GRD Communicative approach, emphasis on all language skills. Recommended for students with no previous experience with the language.
102. Second Semester Portuguese (4) I II GRD Communicative approach, emphasis on all language skills. P, PORT 101 or equivalent.
195. Colloquium
a. TCPS: Portugal Culture, Literature, and Language (1) I
199. Independent Study (1-4) [Rpt./] I II
205. Intensive Portuguese (4) I II Equivalent of 101 and 102 combined. Communicative approach, emphasis on all language skills. Recommended for highly motivated students and/or those with experience in another Romance Language or the equivalent. P, recommended for highly motivated students or those with experience in another Romance language or the equivalent.
206. Intensive Portuguese (4) I II Communicative approach, emphasis on all language skills. Recommended for highly motivated students or those with experience in another Romance language or the equivalent. P, recommended for highly motivated students or those with experience in another Romance language or the equivalent.
299. Independent Study (1-4) [Rpt./] I II
325. Intermediate Grammar and Writing (3) I II For intermediate students to enhance their writing, speaking and reading abilities and to prepare for the transition from language learning to studies in literature as well as in culture and civilization of the Portuguese-speaking world. P, PORT 206 or equivalent. (Identical with LA S 325).
350. Intro 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.
397. Workshop
r. Portuguese Language Skills and Culture (6) P, PORT 206 or equivalent.
399. Independent Study (1-4) [Rpt./] I II
401. Luso-Brazilian 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.
406. Lusophone Literature since 1900 (3) I Survey of literature written in Portuguese worldwide since 1900. Language of instruction is Portuguese. P, PORT 350. (Identical with LA S 406).
414. Teaching of Modern Languages (3) II (Identical with TTE 414, which is home).
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.
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.
431. Civilization in the Portuguese-Speaking World (3) II Cross-cultural examinations of the Portuguese-speaking world (Brazil, Portugal, Angola, Cape Verde, Mozambique, Guinea-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.
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.
455. Introduction to Romance Philology (3) I (Identical with SPAN 455, which is home).
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, Mozambique, Guinea-Bissau, Porto Principe). P, PORT 325. (Identical with LA S 463). May be convened with PORT 563.
497. Workshop
r. Advanced Intensive Portuguese and Brazilian Culture (6) P, one year of Portuguese and consent of instructor. May be convened with PORT 597R.
498. Senior Capstone (1-3) I II
499. Independent Study (1-4) [Rpt./] I II
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
597. Workshop
r. Advanced Intensive Portuguese and Brazilian Culture (6) P, one year of Portuguese and consent of instructor. May be convened with PORT 497R.
599. Independent Study (1-4) [Rpt./] I II
699. Independent Study (1-4) [Rpt./] I II