Iowa State University

Iowa State University

2005-2007 Courses and Programs

Iowa State University Catalog

Search for classes offered this term

Catalog Index

A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | I | J | K | L | M | N | O | P | Q | R | S | T | U | V | W | X | Y | Z

Portuguese (Port)

200 | 300 | 400 | Graduate Courses

The minor in Portuguese requires at least 15 credits, nine of which must be at the 300 level or higher. Of these 300-level courses, 3 credits must be in literature or culture taught in Portuguese (321 or 330), and up to 3 credits may be taken abroad.

Courses primarily for undergraduate students

Port 101. Elementary Portuguese I. (4-1) Cr. 4. F. An introduction to the Portuguese language through the communicative approach within the context of Luso-Brazilian culture. Credit by examination in the Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures for courses numbered 101-202 is available only to students who are not currently enrolled in the course. Credit by examination for other courses in the Department is normally not available.

Port 102. Elementary Portuguese II. (4-1) Cr. 4. S. Prereq: 101. An introduction to the Portuguese language through the communicative approach within the context of Luso-Brazilian culture. Credit by examination in the Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures for courses numbered 101-202 is available only to students who are not currently enrolled in the course. Credit by examination for other courses in the Department is normally not available.

Port 201. Intermediate Portuguese I. (4-1) Cr. 4. F. Prereq: 102 or equivalent. Intensive review of basic grammar and conversation. Practice in oral and written communication. Development of fluency with idiomatic expressions. Selected readings on culture and literature. Credit by examination in the Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures for courses numbered 101-202 is available only to students who are not currently enrolled in the course. Credit by examination for other courses in the Department is normally not available.

Port 202. Intermediate Portuguese II. (4-1) Cr. 4. S. Prereq: 201 or equivalent. Intensive review of basic grammar and conversation. Practice in oral and written communication. Development of fluency with idiomatic expressions. Selected readings on culture and literature. Credit by examination in the Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures for courses numbered 101-202 is available only to students who are not currently enrolled in the course. Credit by examination for other courses in the Department is normally not available.

Port 301. Advanced Grammar, Composition, and Conversation. (3-0) Cr. 3. F. Prereq: 202 or equivalent. Review and application of grammar concepts in the development of writing skills. Intensive oral practice for development of conversational skills. Taught in Portuguese.

Port 321. Luso-Brazilian Civilization and Culture. (3-0) Cr. 3. F.S. Prereq: 301 or equivalent. Introduction to Luso-Brazilian civilization and culture through the study of historical and literary texts. Taught in Portuguese. Nonmajor graduate credit.

Port 330. Readings in Luso-Brazilian Literature. (3-0) Cr. 3. F.S. Prereq: 301 or equivalent. Introduction to topics in Luso-Brazilian literature and techniques of literary criticism. Authors, genres, countries and time periods emphasized will vary. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 credits. Taught in Portuguese. Nonmajor graduate credit.

Port 370. Luso-Brazilian Topics in English Translation. (3-0) Cr. 3. Study of a selected period, theme, genre, or author. Readings, discussion, and written work in English. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 credits.

Port 490. Independent Study. Cr. 1 to 6 each time taken. Prereq: 6 credits in Portuguese and permission of department chair. No more than 9 credits of Port 490 may be counted toward graduation. Designed to meet the needs of students who seek to work in areas other than those in which courses are offered, or who desire to integrate a study of literature or language with special problems in major fields.

Courses primarily for graduate students, open to qualified undergraduate students

Port 590. Special Topics in Portuguese. Cr. 1 to 4 each time taken. Prereq: Permission of instructor; 6 credits of 300-level Portuguese.
A. Literature or Literary Criticism
B. Linguistics
D. Language Pedagogy
E. Civilization