Final placement in all Portuguese language courses will
be determined by a Portuguese placement exam to be taken
during orientation week and in the department office at
other times, or by the previous completion of a Portuguese
class at Hopkins. See the Portuguese language coordinator
to arrange to take the exam. 210.177-178 Portuguese Elements
This one-year course is conducted entirely in Portuguese. It introduces students to the basic language skills: reading, writing, listening, speaking. The focus of the course is on oral communication, however, with extensive training in written and listening skills. Language lab is required. Students must complete both semesters with passing grades to receive credit. No satisfactory/Unsatisfactory.
Bensabat-Ott 3.5 credits 210.277-278 (H) Intermediate/Advanced Portuguese
This one-year course is conducted entirely in Portuguese. Emphasis is placed on vocabulary building, ease and fluency in the language through the use of a multi-faceted approach. Materials used immerse students with the cultures of Brazil, Portugal, and Portuguese-speaking Africa, and reflect the mix of cultures at work in contemporary Lusophone world.
Lab work required. Both semesters must be completed with passing grades to receive credit. No satisfactory/Unsatisfactory.
Bensabat-Ott 3.5 credits 210.391-392 (H,W) Advanced Portuguese: Language and
Literature
This third year Portuguese course focuses on reading, writing and oral expression. Under the supervision of the instructor, students will read one or two complete works by major Brazilian, Portuguese, and/or Afro-Portuguese writers each semester, followed by intensive writing and oral discussion on the topics covered. Grammar will be reviewed as necessary. Lab work required. The course is conducted entirely in Portuguese.
Bensabat-Ott 3.5 credits 211.394 (H,W) Brazilian Culture and Civilization
This course is intended as an introduction to the culture and civilization of Brazil. It is designed to provide students with basic information about Brazilian history, art, literature, popular culture, theater, cinema, and music. The course will focus on how indigenous Asian, African, and European cultural influences have interacted to create the new and unique civilization that is Brazil today. The course is taught in English, but ONE extra credit will be given to students who wish to do the course work in Portuguese. Those wishing to do the coursework in English for 3 credits should register for section 1. Those wishing to earn 4 credits by doing the coursework in Portuguese should register for section 2. The sections will be taught simultaneously.
Bensabat-Ott 3 credits or 4 credits
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