Course Outcomes
Converse about topics of general interest
Converst about some topics of general interest and tell about some past experiences.
Handle some situations with a complication
Handle some situations with an unforeseen complication, such as resolving disagreements or customer complaints.
Understand audio and video texts
Understand the main ideas and some details from authentic audio and video texts on cultural topics from Portuguese-speaking cultures, such as TV and radio programs and films.
Read medium-length texts
Read medium-length journalistic and literary texts on cultural topics, including a short story and a play.
Write short compositions
Write simple compositions in a variety of genres (letters, pamphlets, articles, short stories, etc.).
Discuss cultural differences
Discuss some differences between the U.S. and Portuguese-speaking countries in terms of cultural products, practices, and perspectives.