All PORT_V courses are conducted in Portuguese and will fulfill the Language as Meaning requirement for Ways of Knowing Breadth Requirement. For Lusophone Studies courses taught in English, please see RMST_V courses at https://vancouver.calendar.ubc.ca/course-descriptions/subject/rmstv.
Within the prerequisites, CEFR refers to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR). The CEFR is a reference tool developed by the Council of Europe to provide a common basis for the development of modern-language curriculum guidelines, examinations, textbooks, etc. Please contact the Student Programs Coordinator with questions at fhis.undergrad@ubc.ca.
Introduction to the Portuguese language. Communicate with basic vocabulary in common tasks and situations related to present and future events. Aligned with CEFR A1 objectives. Credit will be granted for only one of PORT_V 101, PORT_V 103 or PORT_V 110.
Continuation of PORT_V 101. Communicate with basic vocabulary in common tasks and situations related to present and future events. Aligned with CEFR A1 objectives. This course is recommended for students who have completed PORT_V 101. Credit will be granted for only one of PORT_V 102, PORT_V 103 or PORT_V 110.
A single-term alternative to PORT_V 101 and 102 for students with heritage Portuguese or another Romance language. Credit will be granted for only one of PORT_V 103, PORT_V 110 or both PORT_V 101 and PORT_V 102.
Continued improvement of Portuguese. Enhanced ability to comprehend and utilize more complex structures. Aligned with CEFR A2 objectives. This course is recommended for students who have completed one of PORT_V 102, PORT_V 103, or PORT_V 110. Credit will be granted for only one of PORT_V 201, PORT_V 203 or PORT_V 210.
Continuation of PORT_V 201. Enhanced ability to comprehend and utilize more complex structures. Aligned with CEFR level A2 objectives. This course is recommended for students who have completed PORT_V 201. Credit will be granted for only one of PORT_V 202, PORT_V 203 or PORT_V 210.
A single-term alternative to PORT_V 201 and 202 for students with heritage Portuguese or another Romance language. This course is recommended for students who have completed PORT_V 103 or PORT_V 110. Credit will be granted for only one of PORT_V 203, PORT_V 210 or both PORT_V 201 and PORT_V 202.
Develop communication skills by exploring contemporary Lusophone culture through a variety of current topics. This course is recommended for students who have completed PORT_V 102 or 103.
Critical analysis of different cultural genres, including music, film and visual art through the study of selected Portuguese and Brazilian texts. Credit will be granted for only one of PORT 222 or RMST 260. Equivalency: RMST 260.
Advanced work in composition for students who have reached the Language-Requirement level of Portuguese. Recommended pre-requisites: one of PORT 202, PORT 210. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.
Communicative Portuguese for students studying Commerce or otherwise preparing for a career in business. Recommended pre-requisites: one of PORT 202, PORT 210.