Portuguese (PTG)

PTG-111:  Elementary Portuguese I  (3 Credits)  

This course is for students who have not previously studied Portuguese. Students engage in activities and exercises designed to develop skills in oral/aural proficiency, as well as reading and writing Portuguese. Emphasis is also placed on increasing the student's awareness of Lusophone countries and cultures. Conducted primarily in Portuguese.

Fulfills Core Requirement in Foreign Languages.  
Theme: Building Global Awareness.  
PTG-112:  Elementary Portuguese II  (3 Credits)  
Pre-requisite(s): PTG-111 or permission from department chair is required.  

Continuation of Elementary Portuguese I. Students engage in activities and exercises designed to further develop skills in oral/aural proficiency, as well as reading and writing Portuguese. Continued emphasis is also placed on increasing the student's awareness of Lusophone countries and cultures. Conducted primarily in Portuguese.

Fulfills Core Requirement in Foreign Languages.  
Theme: Building Global Awareness.  
PTG-201:  Portuguese for Spanish Speakers  (3 Credits)  
Pre-requisite(s): SPA-242 or completion of short-term study abroad in the Dominican Republic, or permission of department chair is required. Open to all students who fulfill the pre-requisite, but priority given to NUR, HCA, ADJ, SWK majors.  

An accelerated course in Portuguese for speakers of Spanish, this course will cover significant grammatical and cultural material in Portuguese and will provide a strong foundation for both written and spoken communication.