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No previous knowledge of Portuguese is required. This course is an accelerated Portuguese introductory course for non-romance language speakers. The course is designed to foster rapid acquisition by intensive exposure to the language through immersion activities, videos and culture. The course covers all content for Portuguese Elementary and gives you a sound knowledge of the basics of Portuguese grammar. Students are encouraged to use the language through communicative activities, reading, listening, and writing activities. Upon the successful completion of this course with a grade C or higher, students may enroll in 210.277 Portuguese Intermediate. May not be taken on a Satisfactory/ Unsatisfactory basis. No Prereq. THERE IS NO FINAL EXAM.