PORTUGUESE IN ACTION: DEVELOPING INTERACTIONAL COMPETENCE IN BRAZILIAN PORTUGUESE

Credit Hours: 3 · Undergraduate Upper-Level

This course is part of the Rice in Brazil program. It focuses on developing advanced conversational competence in Portuguese through immersive experiences in Brazil. To develop the skills necessary to be competent conversationalists, students will analyze authentic and semi-authentic conversations. The course emphasizes practical conversational aspects by providing hands-on experience with both formal and informal language in diverse contexts. By the end, students will confidently engage in culturally and contextually appropriate conversations, demonstrating a nuanced understanding of pragmatics, societal norms, and cultural subtleties in Brazil. This course is part of the Rice in Country program and is not eligible for audit.