Portuguese (PORT)
PORT 1000 - Basic Spoken Portuguese I
(3 Credits)
This is an introductory elective course for beginners emphasizing correct pronunciation and basic vocabulary for practical use in everyday conversational situations and travel dialogues. Students with no previous study of the language are prepared to use and understand it within a limited context and basic structure.
Lecture: 3 hours
Lecture: 3 hours
PORT 1030 - Elementary Portuguese I
(3 Credits)
This course is for students with little or no preparation and covers elements of the language including conversation, pronunciation, reading, writing, grammar, and cultural aspects. It is designed to develop a global perspective and curiosity about the Portuguese-speaking countries – their language and cultures.
Lecture: 3 hours
Lecture: 3 hours
Course completes the following requirements:
Oral Communication
Diverse Perspectives
Humanities Requirement
World Languages Requirement
Oral Communication
Diverse Perspectives
Humanities Requirement
World Languages Requirement
URI/RIC Transfer General Education Transfer Opportunity: Yes
PORT 1040 - Elementary Portuguese II
(3 Credits)
This course is a continuation of Portuguese 1030 and builds on the elements of the language at the elementary level, including conversation, pronunciation, reading, writing, grammar, and cultural aspects.
Lecture: 3 hours
Lecture: 3 hours
Prerequisite(s): PORT 1010 or PORT 1030
Course completes the following requirements:
Written Communication
Oral Communication
Humanities Requirement
World Languages Requirement
Written Communication
Oral Communication
Humanities Requirement
World Languages Requirement
URI/RIC Transfer General Education Transfer Opportunity: Yes
PORT 1100 - Basic Spoken Portuguese II
(3 Credits)
This course is a continuation of Basic Spoken Portuguese I (PORT 1000).
Other: 3 hours
Other: 3 hours
PORT 1710 - Portuguese for Medical Service Personnel
(3 Credits)
This course offers students an opportunity to master enough oral Portuguese to deal directly with the Portuguese-speaking patient and family from hospital admission to through discharge. Day-to-day dramatic recreations of hospital experiences from the points of view of both nurse and patient help students develop proficiency in spoken Portuguese.
Note: Elective credit for students in Nursing and Allied Health fields.
Lecture: 3 hours
Lecture: 3 hours
PORT 2010 - Intermediate Portuguese I
(3 Credits)
This course helps the students develop skill in reading and discussing Portuguese texts related to culture and literature. It is supplemented by further work in grammar, conversation and composition.
Lecture: 3 hours
Lecture: 3 hours
Prerequisite(s): PORT 1020 or PORT 1040
Course completes the following requirements:
Oral Communication
Diverse Perspectives
Humanities Requirement
World Languages Requirement
Oral Communication
Diverse Perspectives
Humanities Requirement
World Languages Requirement
URI/RIC Transfer General Education Transfer Opportunity: Yes
PORT 2020 - Intermediate Portuguese II
(3 Credits)
This course is a continuation of Intermediate Portuguese I (PORT 2010).
Lecture: 3 hours
Lecture: 3 hours
Prerequisite(s): PORT 2010
Course completes the following requirements:
Oral Communication
Diverse Perspectives
Humanities Requirement
World Languages Requirement
Oral Communication
Diverse Perspectives
Humanities Requirement
World Languages Requirement
URI/RIC Transfer General Education Transfer Opportunity: Yes