Elementary Portuguese I Course

1. Linguistic structure and relationship of language and culture
2. The Portuguese alphabet and basic pronunciation of Brazilian Portuguese
3. Introductory vocabulary of greetings, common cognates and numbers

1. The verb “ser”
2. Uses of the preposition “de”
3. Nouns and Adjectives: Number and gender, agreement
4. Useful expressions for the classroom and daily life

1. Uses of the verb “ter”
2. Subject pronouns
3. Formation of questions
4. Negation
5. Some idiomatic expressions
6. Introduction to reading

1. Important verbs: “ir,” “vir,” “fazer,” “ver”
2. Future formation with “ir” and “vir”
3. Possessive adjectives
4. The verb “estar” for temporary conditions
5. Verbs “ser,” “estar” and “ficar” with prepositions

1. Verbs “saber” and “conhecer”
2. Irregular verbs
3. Verb phrases
4. Adverbs
5. Numbers
6. Telling age
7. Further reading and introduction to writing

1. Cultural readings, dialogs, and situations (e.g.: daily shopping, weights and measures, aspects of Brazilian society, the Brazilian family)

Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: POR 111

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

This course provides an opportunity to enhance acquisition of the fundamental elements of the Portuguese language. Emphasis is on the progressive development of basic listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills through the use of various supplementary learning media and materials. Upon completion, students should be able to comprehend and respond with grammatical accuracy to spoken and written Portuguese and demonstrate cultural awareness.

OUTLINE OF INSTRUCTION

1. Reinforce pronunciation of the Portuguese alphabet
2. Practice listening skills of basic pronunciation of Brazilian Portuguese
3. Introduce written exercises in connection with sounds of the alphabet and greetings, common cognates and introductions

1. Reinforce the uses of the verb “ser”
2. Apply uses of the preposition “de”
3. Recognize and use nouns and adjectives and the changes that occur in number and gender agreement
4. Use in written exercises changes suffered by nouns and adjectives and notice the change orally
5. Use expressions for the classroom and daily life in meaningful exercises

1. Practice the uses of the verb “ter”
2. Practice the formation of questions using interrogative pronouns
3. Negation in an oral and written context
4. Use some idiomatic expressions in written and oral communication
5. Read silently and out loud for pronunciation and comprehension

1. Reinforce the use of verbs “ir,” “vir,” “fazer,” “ver”in complete sentences
2. Practice the formation of the future with “ir” and “vir”
3. Oral and written practice of possessive adjectives
4. Listening and writing exercises using the verbs “ser,” “estar” and “ficar” with prepositions and “estar” for temporary conditions

1. Reinforce the application of verbs “saber” and “conhecer”
2. Practice irregular verbs and verb phrases in complete sentences
3. Use adverbs and numbers in meaningful sentences and situations
4. Practice telling age
5. Continue the practice of reading out loud for pronunciation
6. Practice writing

1. Using videos and web sites expand on customs and traditions
2. Introduce students to music and the arts through presentations
3. Integrate cultural readings, dialogs, and situations (e.g.: daily shopping, weights and measures, aspects of Brazilian society, the Brazilian family)