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This course is designed as an introduction to Brazilian, Portuguese and Lusophone African cinemas and cultures. The selected films will afford students an opportunity to engage with film theory and criticism, and to examine a variety of topics such as the formation of national identity, gender and family dynamics, social inequalities, rural vs.

General view of basic structures of the language: concentration on significant problem areas of grammar. Part of the language-skills sequence for the Portuguese major. Prerequisite: PORTUG 240 or equivalent.

This is an intermediate language course that focuses on dialectal, grammatical, morphological, and phonological properties of the Portuguese language spoken in Brazil. Students will study the different varieties of Brazilian Portuguese, while developing the four language skills: reading, writing, speaking and listening. This course is considered a bridge-course between the elementary language sequence and more advanced courses in the program.

Expands on basic skills of the language. Greater oral fluency through vocabulary building and review of fundamental language structures. Active class participation. Prerequisite: PORTUG 120 or 126, or equivalent.

Completes the four-semester sequence. Further acquisition of basic skills to fulfill the language requirement and lead to more advanced courses. Prerequisite: PORTUG 230 or equivalent.

Continuation of basic skills acquisition: listening, speaking, reading, and writing. The rest of the principal structures and vocabulary of Portuguese. Oral participation strongly emphasized. Prerequisite: PORTUG 110 or equivalent.

Continuation of basic skills acquisition: listening, speaking, reading, and writing. The rest of the principal structures and vocabulary of Portuguese. Oral participation strongly emphasized. Prerequisite: PORTUG 110 or equivalent.

Invited lectures by visiting academic and industrial scientists. Held regularly on Friday afternoons throughout the academic year. PS&E students required to register and attend. Credit, 1.