Portuguese Elements I
4.0
creditsAverage Course Rating
No previous knowledge of Portuguese is required. This one-year sequence is a Portuguese introductory course for non-romance language speakers. The course introduces students to the basic skills in reading, writing, and speaking the language. Emphasis is placed on oral communication with extensive training in written and listening skills. Class participation is encouraged from the very beginning. Upon the successful completion of this course with a grade of C or higher, students may enroll in 210.172 Portuguese Elements II. May not be taken on a Satisfactory / Unsatisfactory basis. No Prereq. THERE IS NO FINAL EXAM.
Fall 2014
Professor: Alessandro Zannirato
High praise was given to the rapid pace of the class and the engaging learning material. Students found the connection between Spanish and Italian helpful. However, many students did not think the class had enough structure and found it more like an independent study with little guidance from the instructor. 167Additional formal instruction and more writing practice were suggested improvements to the course. Prospective students should know that in order to receive credit students found it important to have completed both Elements I and II. Students found that proficiency in Spanish made the course easier.