6 courses with the subject POR, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.
POR 225Portuguese Language Basic A1 ( to 9)1
This introductory level course is designed for students with no prior knowledge of Portuguese. Through a combination of interactive classroom activities, audiovisual materials, and practical exercises, students will acquire basic vocabulary and grammar, and develop essential skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing. By the end of the course, students will be able to engage in simple everyday conversations, comprehend basic written texts, and write short messages and descriptions. Cultural Insights will also be incorporated to enrich the learning experience and foster a deeper connection to Portuguese-speaking communities.
Building upon the foundation laid in the A1 level, this course aims to strengthen student's proficiency in Portuguese. Emphasizing communicative competence, students will expand their vocabulary, learn more complex grammatical structures and enhance their listening and speaking skills through role-plays, discussions and presentations. Reading comprehension and writing abilities will also be further developed, enabling students to handle a wider range of topics and express themselves more fluently.
At the intermediate level, this course focuses on deepening students' understanding and command of Portuguese language and culture. Through authentic materials, multimedia resources, and interactive activities, students will refine their grammatical knowledge, expand their vocabulary, and develop a greater ability to engage in discussions and express opinions. Reading and listening comprehension skills will be honed through exposure to various texts and audio sources, while writing skills will be enhanced through composing coherent paragraphs and short essays.
This advanced level course is designed for students who have already acquired a solid foundation in Portuguese. It aims to further polish their language skills to a near-native level. Students will delve into more complex linguistic structures, idiomatic expressions, and cultural nuances. Through authentic materials, such as literature, newspapers, and films, students will deepen their reading and listening comprehension abilities. Speaking and writing skills will be refined through in-depth discussions, debates, and composition tasks, enabling students to express themselves accurately and fluently in a variety of contexts.
This CEFR (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages) Portuguese C1 level course is designed for proficient Portuguese speakers. A student at the C1 level can understand a wide range of demanding, longer texts, and recognize implicit meaning. Can express him/herself fluently and spontaneously without much obvious searching for expressions. Can use language flexibly and effectively for social, academic and professional purposes. Can produce clear, well-structured, detailed text on complex subjects, showing controlled use of organizational patterns, connectors and cohesive devices.
POR 426Portuguese Language Native/Proficient ( to 9)1
This CEFR (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages) Portuguese C2 level course is designed for advanced Portuguese speakers who have a mastery of the language. A student at the C2 level can understand with ease virtually everything heard or read. Can summarize information from different spoken and written sources, reconstructing arguments and accounts in a coherent presentation. Can express him/herself spontaneously, very fluently and precisely, differentiating finer shades of meaning even in more complex situations. RUS - IPSL Immersive Language Courses
