Courses
Neither a major nor a minor is offered in Portuguese, though the Dickinson College language requirement may be fulfilled in Portuguese. Students may take significant course work on the language, culture, and literature of the Luso-Brazilian world through regular courses, tutorial and independent studies. Any student who has studied Portuguese should contact the department for appropriate placing.
101, 104 Elementary Portuguese. An intensive study of the fundamentals of Portuguese grammar with an emphasis on pronunciation and oral expression; the course includes composition and literary and cultural readings.
116 Intermediate Portuguese. Review of Portuguese syntax. Introduction to conversation and composition through selected cultural and literary readings (Prerequisite: 104 or the equivalent).
231 Portuguese Conversation and Composition. Advance practice in oral and written Portuguese. In class work focuses primarily on oral practice through presentations and class-wide discussions of these presentations, of current events, readings and films, as well as small group practice emphasizing everyday situations. Out-of-class work focuses on writing and revision of compositions with emphasis on both grammar and style (Prerequisite: 116 or the equivalent).
381 Topics in Hispanic and Luso-Brazilian Studies. Study of significant cultural, literary, and historical topics concerning the Spanish and/or Portuguese speaking world. Previously offered topics include: Latin America as a Colonial Province, Sephardic Culture and Civilization, History of the Civilization of Mexico, and History and Civilization of Brazil. Specific topics to be announced prior to registration (Prerequisite: Instructor's consent).