| COURSE | TITLE | EFF YEAR | EFF TERM | DEPARTMENT | CREDIT HOURS | ||||
| LP361 | INTERMEDIATE PORTUGUESE I | 2009 | 1 | Foreign Languages | 3.0 (BS=0.0, ET=0.0, MA=0.0) | ||||
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| In the intermediate course sequence, cadets develop proficiency in those skills necessary for communicating effectively in Portuguese and for pursuing upper-level courses. Cadets develop speaking skills that enable them to engage in conversations on a variety of topics with other class members and with native speakers. Cadets reinforce and expand their language skills by reading, viewing, discussing, and writing about contemporary life, current events, and other cultural and historical topics as presented in selected materials of the Portuguese-speaking world. In addition, cadets gain an overview of the profession of arms in Portuguese-speaking countries by reading, discussing, and writing about pertinent materials that focus on the mission and history of the military in those countries. Cadets also review the basic rules of Portuguese grammar and continue to acquire a corpus of Portuguese vocabulary. This course serves as a bridge to advanced elective Portuguese courses. | |||||||||
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| TYPE | COURSE | EFF YEAR | EFF TERM | TRACK | RED BOOK FLG |
| PRE REQUISITE | |||||
| LP204 | 1983 | 2 | 1 | Y | |
| COURSE | TITLE | EFF YEAR | EFF TERM | DEPARTMENT | CREDIT HOURS | ||||
| LP361 | INTERMEDIATE PORTUGUESE I | 1983 | 1 | Foreign Languages | 3.0 (BS=0.0, ET=0.0, MA=0.0) | ||||
| SCOPE | |||||||||
| In the intermediate course sequence, cadets acquire those skills necessary for communicating effectively in the target language and for pursuing advanced-level courses. Cadets develop speaking skills which enable them to engage in conversations on a variety of topics with other class members and with native speakers who are used to dealing with language learners. They learn to comprehend the spoken language well enough to grasp the main ideas and some details on familiar topics. Reading proficiency is enhanced by reading brief, authentic texts and responding to them orally. Writing skills are developed by writing short paragraphs or compositions. Through a variety of learning activities, cadets gain a general understanding of the culture and history of the Portuguese-speaking world. Cadets develop a grasp of the basic rules of Portuguese grammar and the ability to use them consciously in formal settings, such as giving oral presentations, and the capability to apply that knowledge when learning other foreign languages. In addition, cadets gain a greater command of basic vocabulary | |||||||||
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| SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: | |||||||||
| None | |||||||||
| TYPE | COURSE | EFF YEAR | EFF TERM | TRACK | RED BOOK FLG |
| PRE REQUISITE | |||||
| LP204 | 1983 | 2 | 1 | Y | |