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3.00 Credits
Prerequisites: POR 302 Comparisons of grammar structures in Portuguese and English. The focus of the course is on selected aspects of grammatical structure, emphasizing the areas in which the two languages differ. Grammar will be approached from a descriptive point of view. We will analyze language produced by native speakers and writers, helping students identify areas of difficulty for learners of either language. Course constitutes an elective for Portuguese undergraduate minors and majors.& It also fulfills CAS& Humanities distribution requirements and satisfies two General Education requirements (Cultural and Artistic Literacy and Global Awareness).
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3.00 Credits
Prerequisites: POR 302; or consent of instructor Introduction to translation theory and techniques. A number of texts from a variety of genres, including essay, short stories, and journalistic texts, will be distributed to students for translation. Students will present portions of their translated text to the class for comment. A portion of the course will also be dedicated to the fundamental terms of business correspondence in Portuguese. Formerly offered as POR 337.
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3.00 Credits
Prerequisites: POR 305; or consent of instructor Continuation of POR 305. (Formerly offered as POR 338.)
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3.00 Credits
Prerequisites: POR 202 or equivalent Study of Portuguese grammar and its uses, with extensive exercises. Emphasis will be placed on particular topics in Portuguese grammar and on advanced writing skills to be complemented by readings from Brazilian, Cape Verdean, Portuguese and Lusophone literatures. (Formerly offered as POR 325.)
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3.00 Credits
Prerequisites: POR 302 or consent of instructor A study of fundamental issues underlying literary and cultural analysis, and methodological backgrounds of critical strategies. The course will explore theory from Aristotle to contemporary critical schools like Marxism, Feminism, Deconstruction, New Historicism, and Cultural Criticism. Samples from some of the major genres and works of the Portuguese-speaking world are analyzed. Students write several short papers.
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3.00 Credits
Prerequisites: POR 302 or consent of instructor Introduction to the cultural development of the Portuguese people throughout history. Lectures, class discussions, written and oral reports on significant aspects of Portuguese literary, social and artistic life.
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3.00 Credits
Introduction to the cultural development of the Portuguese people throughout history. Lectures, class discussions, written and oral reports on significant aspects of Portuguese literary, social and artistic life.
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3.00 Credits
Prerequisites: POR 302 or consent of instructor The development of Brazil and its people from the colonial period to the present. Films, documentaries, textbooks and music studied through lectures, computerized instruction, in-class discussions, plus written and oral reports on significant aspects of Brazilian literary, social, political, economic, and artistic life.
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3.00 Credits
A theoretical and practical survey of methods and techniques used to teach foreign languages designed for both preservice and in-service teachers of Portuguese. Development of educational materials for Portuguese and methodological issues applicable to heritage language learners are particularly emphasized. Assignments include presentations of teaching modules, classroom observations, and preparation of professional portfolios. This course is aligned with National Standards for Foreign Language Learning and with the Massachusetts Foreign Languages Curriculum Framework.
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3.00 Credits
Prerequisites: POR 302 or consent of instructor An introduction to the study of Portuguese linguistics. The main goal of the course is to investigate the structure of Portuguese: its phonology, morphology, syntax, and pragmatics. The course will also consider aspects of dialects of Portuguese, exploring their social and historical background. Class time will be divided between lectures and group work. This course is intended for speakers and advanced learners of Portuguese and will facilitate the understanding (and the teaching ) of language mechanisms.
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