Portuguese for the Professions

Portuguese for the Professions
Introduction to professional terminology, documentation, and correspondence.
PORT
323R
 Hours3.0 Credit, 3.0 Lecture, 0.0 Lab
 PrerequisitesPORT 321
 TaughtFall, Winter
 ProgramsContaining PORT 323R
Course Outcomes

Acquire specialized vocabulary

Acquire specialized Portuguese vocabulary related to one or more professional fields.

Read authentic documents

Read and interpret authentic documents and informative texts related to a specific professional field.

Compose written documents

Compose written documents for a specific field, such as correspondence, reports, or case studies, incorporating protocols and a level of accuracy appropriate for a professional audience.

Apply writing strategies and processes

Develop and improve writing through multiple drafts by planning, revising, editing, and incorporating feedback.

Demonstrate intercultural awareness

Demonstrate awareness of cultural issues involved in working with Portuguese speakers, such as their economic and political realities, social and professional practices, and cultural beliefs and values.

Apply professional skills

Demonstrate practical application of professional skills by researching job opportunities, observing, or volunteering in a particular field.