PORT 220 - Intermediate Portuguese II: Portuguese through Literature (4)

An intermediate (fourth semester) Portuguese language course taught through the prism of Lusophone Literature. It emphasizes the development of proficiency in language skills and cultural competence through poetry and short story of the Portuguese-speaking world. Through these literary genres, students will work on a variety of communicative activities with the ultimate goal of enhancing their ability to communicate effectively through listening, speaking, reading comprehension, and writing. All activities and exercises are designed to enhance their comprehension of specific grammatical constructions, vocabulary knowledge, cultural awareness, and communicative competence. Students with credit for PORT 230 cannot receive credit for PORT 220. Prerequisite: PORT 210 or permission from instructor. See department chair.