This course is a practical introduction to the Portuguese language. It is designed to develop basic listening, speaking, reading and writing skills at the novice level and to develop a knowledge and understanding of culture and traditions in Portuguese-speaking countries around the world.

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

1. Demonstrate a basic knowledge of Portuguese grammar and lexicon.  

2. Demonstrate communicative skills that allow them to ask questions, directions and discuss a variety of topics confidently in Portuguese. 

3. Read, comprehend and understand short literary and non-literary texts. 

4. Write short texts and descriptions. 

5. Recognise cultural and traditional practises specific to Portuguese societies in the world. 

Tutorial participation 10%  (LO 1,2,3,4,5)

Tutorial oral exercises (recorded) 10%  (LO 1,2,3,4,5)

Tutorial preparation written exercises 10% (LO 1,3,4, 5)

Quizzes 40% (LO 1,2,3 ) 

Written assignments 10% (LO 1,3) 

Oral exam 20% (LO 1,2,4,5) 

4 weekly online contact hours, and additionally 6 hours per week outside contact hours.

There are no prerequisites for this course.

None

Through the Indiana link.

Video-conferencing facilities such as the ETC or TARDIS in CAP