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PORT 210 - Intermediate Portuguese I: Portuguese through Brazilian Popular Music (4)


An intermediate (third semester) Portuguese language course taught through the prism of Brazilian Popular Music. It emphasizes the development of proficiency in language skills and cultural competence through song. Through such genres as samba, afoxé, bossa nova, and forró, students will work on a variety of communicative activities with the ultimate goal of enhancing their ability to communicate effectively through listening, speaking, reading, and writing. All activities and exercises are designed to enhance student comprehension of specific grammatical constructions, vocabulary knowledge, cultural awareness, and communicative competence. Students with credit for PORT 230 cannot receive credit for PORT 210. Prerequisite: PORT 120 or permission from instructor. See department chair.