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Course Criteria
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4.00 Credits
Examines major Brazilian films in their historical, political, and social context. Class discussion also focuses on documentaries, reviews, and critical articles. In-depth textual and grammatical analysis, vocabulary building, reflections on the similarities and differences of the oral and written Portuguese will lead students to achieve a high level of competency.
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4.00 Credits
An advanced language course examining the Luso-African-Brazilian experience in the US. Promotes community engagement as a vehicle for greater linguistic fluency and cultural understanding. Students will be placed with Boston-area community organizations and agencies. Class work focuses on readings and films by and about Luso-African-Brazilians and specific uses of Portuguese language from these communities. Authors include D. Macedo, Braga Martes, Margolis, Sales, Albues, and Villas Boas.
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4.00 Credits
Advanced reading in topics not covered in regular courses.
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4.00 Credits
Introduces students to the complexities of literary and cultural analysis of Brazilian texts.
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4.00 Credits
Weekly individual instruction for juniors pursuing an honors track, culminating in the writing of a 20-25 page research paper in Portuguese.
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8.00 Credits
For honors seniors writing a thesis. Successful completion of one term of Portuguese 99 is required of all honors concentrators. To enroll, see course head.
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8.00 Credits
Designed to introduce the student with little or no knowledge of the language to the Portuguese-speaking world. Teaches fundamental communication skills-understanding, speaking, reading, and writing-and, at the same time, provides exposure to the culture and civilization of Brazil and Portugal through media broadcasts, literature readings, films, music, and videotapes. By the end of the course, students should be able to communicate easily with native speakers as well as be acquainted with basic elements of Luso-Brazilian culture.
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4.00 Credits
An introductory language course designed for Spanish-speakers. Along with the fundamental communication skills-understanding, speaking, reading and writing-the course will focus on those features of Portuguese which are most difficult for Spanish speakers: pronunciation, idioms and grammatical structures particular to Portuguese. Students will be introduced to the cultures of the Portuguese-speaking world through readings and authentic materials, including films, music, and videotapes.
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4.00 Credits
A continuation of Portuguese Ac. By the end of the second term, students should be able to communicate easily with native speakers and be acquainted with basic elements of Luso-Brazilian culture.
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4.00 Credits
A basic introductory course for students who can devote only one term to the study of Portuguese. Teaches fundamental communication skills-understanding, speaking, reading and writing-but does not offer a complete study of grammar.
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