Richland College Foreign Languages

Portuguese

Acquiring Portuguese language skills will allow students to speak the language of more than 200 million people who live in Portugal, Brazil (the largest economy in South America), and several African countries, that are former Portuguese colonies.

Portuguese Progam

As more people transact business with Brazil and other Portuguese-speaking countries, the Portuguese language is becoming one of the important languages of commerce for North Americans

You may be surprised to learn that Portuguese is one of the world's "top ten" languages. In those top ten, Spanish and English are the only other European Languages.

Portuguese is spoken in many parts of the world: Portugal, Brazil, India, Asia, Five African counties and North America.

Portuguese 1311 Beginning Portuguese (3 credits/hours)
This is an introduction to Portuguese speaking, comprehension, reading, writing and grammar. Cultural insights are also presented. Emphasis is on pronunciation, comprehension, and oral expression. It is strongly recommended that students who plan to study Portuguese for more than one semester enroll in Portuguese 1411 which includes an extra hour of lab per week (and an extra hour of credit for the course) Students who successfully complete Portuguese 1311 and wish to continue their studies of Portuguese may register for Portuguese 1412. (3 lecture and 1 lab)

Portuguese 1411 Beginning Portuguese (4 credits/hours)
The essential of grammar and easy idiomatic prose are studied. Emphasis is on pronunciation, comprehension, and oral expression. ( 3 lecture and 2 lab)

Portuguese 1412 Beginning Portuguese (4 credits/hours)
Prerequisite: Portuguese 1411or the equivalent or demonstrated competence approved by the instructor. This course is a continuation of Portuguese 1411. Emphasis is on idiomatic language and complicated syntax. (3 lecture and 2 Lab)

Portuguese 2311 Intermediate Portuguese (3 credit/hours)
Prerequisite: Portuguese 1412 or the equivalent or demonstrated competence approved by the instructor. Reading, composition, and intense oral practice are covered. Grammar is reviewed. (3 lecture)

Portuguese 2312 Intermediate Portuguese
Prerequisite: Portuguese 2311 or the equivalent or demonstrated competence approved by the instructor. Reading and composition are continued. Grammar is reviewed and expanded. (3 lecture)

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Instructor

Maria da Penha Baldi

Qualifications:
Studies in Linguistics and Phonetics.
Born and educated in Brazil.
Previously: Taught Portuguese in Brazil since 1964
Currently: Teaching at DCCCD, CCCCD, SMU and businesses.
Teacher of Cross Cultural Understanding for International Companies.
Nominee for Best Teacher award twice.
Dean for 10 years at a College in Brazil.

The instructor is prepared to:
Explain the course objectives
Explain grammar and pronunciation
Provide individual help when needed
Provide handouts
Encourage participation
Discuss Brazilian Culture and History.
Give information about Brazilian places in the USA and in Texas

Syllabus- Portuguese 1411-8501

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*Core Curriculum Intellectual Competencies for PORT 1411- 8501

READING: The ability to analyze and interpret printed materials.
WRITING: The ability to produce clear, correct and coherent prose.
SPEAKING: the ability to communicate orally in clear, coherent, appropriate language.

*Core area Exemplary Educational objectives for Port 1411 - 8501

To understand and demonstrate writing, speaking, listening, and reading. To participate effectively in a group or in a one-on-one situation with emphasis on listening and responding.

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CLASS POLICIES:

• • Punctual and regular attendance. Students are expected to attend class regularly and to consult with me whenever an absence occurs. If a student is unable to complete this course, he/she must withdraw by the established withdrawal date. For Spring 2002, the last date to withdraw is April 11. Withdrawing from a course is a formal procedure which the student must initiate and complete. Procedures and instructions specifying withdraw guidelines may be found in the Admissions Office or the Counseling Center. Students who wish to withdraw from this class and fail to meet the withdrawal policy will receive a performance grade, usually an F.
• • ADA statement - "If you are a student with a disability and /or special needs who requires ADAS accommodations, please contact Richland College Disability services office."
• • Religious Holidays - "Students who will be absent from class for the observance of a religious holiday must notify the instructor in advance. Please refer to the college catalog Student Obligations section."

LAST REQUIREMENTS:

• • Lab work is part of your learning. You will have to listen to tapes for comprehension and pronunciation. You may listen to tapes in the lab or rent them.
• • In addition, you will have to go to the lab 15 hours per semester to work with tapes. These 15 hours will have to be divided in 10 weeks.

EVALUATION PROCEDURE:

• • Quizzes will be given to monitor the students progress.
• • All assignments will be due on the dates indicated and will have to be complete to get credit for them. Written tests cannot be made-up.
• • W ritten test .......................... 75 %
• • Homework and quizzes.......... 25 %

NOTE: Eating, drinking, and smoking are prohibited in classroom.

Registration and Class Schedule

Registration can be for any semester if you are at the right level. For information or placement, please contact World Languages, Cultures and Communications at 972-238-6943.

You will be contacted promptly. Please register or ask for information early. Please consult the Registration schedule for enrollment dates and times.

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Web Links

For professors:
http://encarta.msn.com/column/grammarmain.asp
http://webster.commnet.edu/grammar/index.htm

Para Richland:
Ask jeeves
http://psg.com/~walter/brlinks.html

Web servers and search in Portuguese:
MSN for Brazil
Yahoo for Brazil
Google for Brazil

Brazilian Culture and Entertainment (Cultura Brasileira e divertimento):
www.brazilmax.comv

TOURISM (TURISMO):
Currencies
Weather
Time and date
Viva Brazil
Map of Brazi

TRANSLATION (TRADUÇÃO):
Translation

NEWS MEDIA (IMPRENSA):
Washington Post
Globo
Gazeta Online
Latin America
MSN News

GOVERNMENT (GOVERNO):
Brasilian Embassy

FACTS & FIGURES (OS FATOS E AS INFORMAÇÕES):
The World Fact Book
U.S. Department of State

PORTUGUESE E-CARDS (OS CARTÕES EM PORTUGUÊS):
Brazilian Web Cards

CITIES (CIDADES):

BUSINESS SITES (OS LOCAIS DE NEGÓCIO):
Priberam Informatica
360 Graus

MAGAZINES (REVISTAS):
Latin World Brasil
Terra
Brazilian Magazines
Veja/
Brazzil

THE ARTS (AS ARTES):
All About Arts
Vinicius de Moraes
Heitor Villa-Lobos.htm
Antonio Carlos Jobim

For more information, contact:
World Languages, Cultures and Communications
Richland College
12800 Abrams Rd.
Dallas, TX 75243-2199
Phone: (972) 238-6943
Fax: (972) 238-6166

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