Portuguese (PG)

PG 1010 - Communicating in Portuguese I

Credit(s): 3 Credits

Acquisition of basic communication skills through extensive study of Portuguese grammar and vocabulary, and practice in a variety of everyday situations. Emphasis on listening comprehension, reading strategies, and oral and written expression.

PG 1020 - Communicating in Portuguese II

Credit(s): 3 Credits

Continuation of PG 1010. Consolidation of essential grammar: use of past and future tenses, and hypothetical conditions; further development of listening and reading strategies; and extensive practice of verbal and writing skills. Students that complete this course should have the equivalent of an A2 level according to the English in the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR).

Prerequisite(s): PG 1010

Attributes: Foreign Language BS Req (CAS)

PG 1930 - Special Topics

Credit(s): 1-4 Credits (Repeatable for credit)

PG 2010 - Intermediate Portuguese: Language & Culture

Credit(s): 3 Credits

Continued practice in and development of all language skills, enabling the student to function in an increased number of areas. Materials and discussion relating to Portuguese culture.

Prerequisite(s): PG 1020

Attributes: Foreign Language BA Req (CAS), Foreign Language BS Req (CAS)

PG 2020 - Conversation and Culture

Credit(s): 3 Credits

Students discover varied aspects of the Portuguese-speaking world, while raising their proficiency in Portuguese to reach a B2 level according to the Common European Framework, a level at which they can communicate with increasing ease and accuracy. There is an emphasis on oral expression and listening comprehension, reinforced by reading and writing skills. The linguistic differences between Portuguese and Spanish will be highlighted.

Prerequisite(s): PG 2010

Attributes: Foreign Language BA Req (CAS), Foreign Language BS Req (CAS)

PG 2930 - Special Topics

Credit(s): 3 Credits (Repeatable for credit)

PG 2980 - Independent Study

Credit(s): 1 or 3 Credits (Repeatable for credit)

PG 3910 - Internship

Credit(s): 1-6 Credits (Repeatable for credit)

Attributes: UUC:Reflection-in-Action

PG 3930 - Special Topics

Credit(s): 3 Credits (Repeatable for credit)

PG 3980 - Independent Study

Credit(s): 1 or 3 Credits (Repeatable for credit)

PG 4910 - Internship

Credit(s): 1-6 Credits (Repeatable for credit)

Attributes: UUC:Reflection-in-Action

PG 4930 - Special Topics

Credit(s): 1-4 Credits (Repeatable for credit)

PG 4980 - Independent Study

Credit(s): 1 or 3 Credits (Repeatable for credit)