Portuguese for Romance Language Speakers I

Undergraduate

This course is an introductory course designed for advanced students of Romance languages and/or heritage speakers of Portuguese and other Romance languages, equivalent to Portuguese 110 and Portuguese 120. The course explores the Portuguese language and cultures through in-depth involvement with cultural topics of the Lusophone world. Organized into four content units, namely, Who Are You in the City ?, What Do You See from Your Window? , Between Here and Ther e, and Ludic Spaces , students express reflections and produce projects in Portuguese about their connections to cities and places of memory. By delving into the transformative nature of urban spaces, the course explores the intricate link between subjectivity and the cities or places we inhabit. It examines how structures of coloniality we inherit and modernity can alter our relationship with the environment. Students engage with authentic materials such as visual arts, songs, clips, movies, and texts of different genres to investigate the proposed topics. Paced activities focus on comprehension, contextualization, reflection, and the creation of new meaning to correlate with both academic and personal life. Each unit concludes with a small project, involving different media or text creation, allowing students to apply the knowledge and skills acquired individually and in groups. Upon completing this course, students will have gained an understanding of the language across various textual genres, delving into diverse aspects of Portuguese-speaking cultures. At least one of the following language levels: SPAN 140 or 145, FREN 140 or 145, ITAL 140 or 145 , or higher; a satisfactory placement test score; heritage speakers of Portuguese; or instructor's permission. L1 , L2 1½ Course cr MTThF 9:25am-10:15am