Portuguese Language

Dr. Jessica Carey-Webb

Program Coordinator
Ortega Hall 407
jcareywebb@unm.edu  

Beginning and Intermediate Portuguese Classes at UNM

No placement evaluation is required.

The Portuguese program offers language courses designed for UNM students with diverse linguistic backgrounds. Our advisor and instructors work with students to select the course that best fits their needs. Many of our students study Portuguese as a third language, building on English and another Romance language such as Spanish or French. In a typical semester, 60–80% of our students are Spanish speakers, and up to 40% are native speakers. We therefore offer courses specifically for Spanish speakers that incorporate comparisons between the two languages and use tailored materials. These similarities allow students to progress at a faster pace than in traditional language courses.

Beginning Portuguese Language courses for Spanish speakers

(Students who had 3-4 years of high school Spanish, or are heritage or native speakers):

PORT 1120 - Elementary Portuguese II  

This course meets 3 days a week for 3 credit hours and fulfills the Core Curriculum requirement. Alternately, the course is also offered fully online. The materials covered are chapters 1 - 8 of the Portuguese textbook, Ponto de Encontro which prepares students to take more advanced courses in Portuguese. For continuing students, PORT 2211 or PORT 2140 would be the next course to enroll in.

PORT 2211 – Brazilian Culture in English 

A topics course that students may repeat for credit. This course provides an introduction to Brazilian cultural studies and serves as an excellent complement to future study in Portuguese language, literature, and culture. The course meets twice a week for three credits.

PORT 2120 – Intensive Portuguese for Spanish Speakers 

This course meets 3 days a week for 6 credit hours that satisfies the requirement for the Spanish major two years language study. Materials covered are chapters 1 - 15 of the Portuguese textbook, Ponto de Encontro. This is an accelerated language class for Spanish speakers with strong language skills. For continuing students, PORT 301 would be the next course to enroll in.

Beginning Portuguese Language courses for language learning beginners

(For students with no previous language experience, or limited language study):

PORT 1110 - Elementary Portuguese I 

This course meets 3 days a week for 3 credit hours. Alternately, this course is offered fully online. The materials covered are chapters 1 - 4 of the Portuguese textbook, Ponto de Encontro. For continuing students, PORT 1120 would be the next course to enroll in. Students may only receive credit for PORT 1110 & 1120 - OR - PORT 2120.

PORT 2140 – Intermediate Portuguese 

An intermediate Portuguese language course which assumes prior knowledge and some experience with Portuguese (PORT 2120 or PORT 1110 + PORT 1120). The course uses a variety of language teaching approaches to help the students achieve the mastery of all four basic language skills: listening, speaking, reading, and writing. At the same time students will become familiar with some of the most important cultural traits of Brazil.

PORT 2211 – Brazilian Culture in English 

A topics course that students may repeat for credit. This course provides an introduction to Brazilian cultural studies and serves as an excellent complement to future study in Portuguese language, literature, and culture. The course meets twice a week for three credits.

Intermediate to Advanced Portuguese Language courses

PORT 2140 

Intermediate Portuguese -- an intermediate Portuguese language course which assumes prior knowledge and some experience with Portuguese (PORT 2120 or PORT 1110 + PORT 1120). The course uses a variety of language teaching approaches to help the students achieve the mastery of all four basic language skills: listening, speaking, reading, and writing. At the same time students will become familiar with some of the most important cultural traits of Brazil.

PORT 301 

Conversation and Pronunciation – This course is for 3 credit hours. It is designed for those who want to continue their study of Portuguese language and culture. Pronunciation and conversation focus on issues related to Brazilian culture such as music, film, popular culture, etc. For continuing students, PORT 311 or 312 would be the next course to enroll in.