Portuguese Course Descriptions
2011-12 General Catalog
Language Program
218 Cowell College
(831) 459-2054
http://language.ucsc.edu
Lower-Division Courses
1A. Intensive Elementary Portuguese. F
Intensive instruction in elementary Portuguese, emphasizing oral proficiency as well as reading and writing skills. Taken together, courses 1A and 1B are equivalent to first-year instruction. Enrollment limited to 25. The Staff
1B. Intensive Elementary Portuguese. W
Sequential to course 1A, completes first-year accelerated instruction. Intensive instruction in elementary Portuguese, emphasizing oral proficiency as well as reading and writing skills. Taken together, courses 1A and 1B are equivalent to first-year instruction. Prerequisite(s): course 1A. Enrollment limited to 25. The Staff
60A. Advanced Beginning and Intermediate Portuguese. F
This sequence is designed for students with an equivalent of four quarters of college level study of Spanish, French, Italian, or Catalan or for native speakers of these Romance languages (including heritage speakers of Portuguese). Prepares students in all language skills. Prerequisite(s): Spanish 4 or Spanish for Spanish Speakers 61 or French 4 or Italian 4 or Spanish Placement Examination score of 50. The Staff
60B. Advanced Beginning and Intermediate Portuguese. W
Sequential to course 60A, completes first-year accelerated instruction of Portuguese for speakers of Spanish and other Romance languages. This sequence is designed for students with an equivalent of four quarters of college level study of Spanish, French, Italian, or Catalan or for native speakers of these Romance languages (including heritage speakers of Portuguese). Prepares students in all language skills. Prerequisite(s): course 60A or placement by examination. (General Education Code(s): IH.) The Staff
65A. Intermediate Portuguese. S
A systematic grammar review is combined with literacy and cultural readings, while communicative exercises focus on improving students' ability to understand and hold sustained conversations. Students expand their vocabulary and knowledge of Brazil and other Portuguese-speaking cultures through films, popular music, and other cultural authentic materials. Prerequisite(s): course 1B or 60B, or by instructor approval. (General Education Code(s): CC, IH.) The Staff
65B. Intermediate Portuguese. F
Sequential to course 65A, completes second-year accelerated instruction. A systematic grammar review is combined with literacy and cultural readings, while communicative exercises focus on improving students' ability to understand and hold sustained conversations. Students expand their vocabulary and knowledge of Brazil and other Portuguese-speaking cultures through films, popular music, and other cultural authentic materials. Prerequisite(s): course 65A or by instructor approval. (General Education Code(s): CC, IH.) The Staff
99. Tutorial. F,W,S
Students submit petition to sponsoring agency. The Staff
99F. Tutorial (2 credits). F,W,S
Students submit petition to sponsoring agency. The Staff
Upper-Division Courses
199. Tutorial. F,W,S
Students submit petition to sponsoring agency. The Staff
199F. Tutorial (2 credits). F,W,S
Students submit petition to sponsoring agency. The Staff
Revised: 8/13/12
