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Portuguese 49A: Portuguese for the Portuguese-Speaking 
Credit: 3 units 
Lecture: 3 hours 
Advisory: Native-level speakng ability in Portuguese 
Acceptable for credit: University of California; California State University 
 
This course is designed for those whose first language is Portuguese. Emphahsis is on a comparison between Azorean, Peninsular, and Brazilian Portuguese. Included will be a study of the accomplishments of the Portuguese in the United States, some translation from Portuguese to English, and readings in Portuguese and Brazilian literature. 
Credit/No Credit option 

Portuguese 49B: Portuguese for the Portuguese-Speaking 
Credit: 3 units 
Lecture: 3 hours 
Advisory: Portuguese 49A 
Acceptable for credit: University of California; California State University 
 
A continuation of Portuguese 49A. This course is designed for those whose first language is Portuguese. Emphahsis is on more comparison between Azorean, Peninsular, and Brazilian Portuguese. Included will be additional study of the accomplishments of the Portuguese in the United States, some translation from Portuguese to English, and readings in Portuguese and Brazilian literature. 
Credit/No Credit option 

Portuguese 50A: Beginning Conversational Portuguese and Culture 
Credit: 3 units 
Lecture: 3 hours 
Advisory: Eligibility for English 108A or English 59 
Acceptable for credit: California State University 
 
Designed for those desiring a basic, practical conversational approach to learning a language, this course emphasizes conversation and vocabulary-building with a minimum of grammar. The living conditions, modern culture, and traditions of Portugal and Brazil will also be introduced. 
Credit/No Credit option 

Portuguese 50B: Beginning Conversational Portuguese and Culture 
Credit: 3 units 
Lecture: 3 hours 
Advisory: Portuguese 50A, or demonstrated subject proficiency 
Acceptable for credit: California State University 
 
This course is a continuation of Portuguese 50A. Students will increase their vocabulary and knowledge of basic structures while emphasizing conversation. The culture of Portugal and Brazil will be presented through newspaper and magazine articles as well as a variety of audio-visual materials. 
Credit/No Credit option. 

Portuguese 51A: Intermediate Conversational Portuguese and Culture 
Credit: 3 units 
Lecture: 3 hours 
Advisory: Portuguese 50B with a grade of "C" or better, or demonstrated subject proficiency. 
Acceptable for credit: California State University 
 
Students will enhance their ability to express themselves orally in Portuguese. This course emphasizes conversation while allowing students to increase their vocabulary and knowledge of basic structures. The course will include instruction in various aspects of Portuguese and Brazilian traditions and culture. 
Credit/No Credit option 

Portuguese 51B: Intermediate Conversational Portuguese and Culture 
Credit: 3 units 
Lecture: 3 hours 
Advisory: Portuguese 50B with a grade of "C" or better, or demonstrated subject proficiency. 
Acceptable for credit: California State University 
 
This course is a continuation of Portuguese 51A. This course emphasizes conversation while allowing students to increase their vocabulary and knowledge of basic structures. The course will include instruction in various aspects of Portuguese and Brazilian traditions and culture. 
Credit/No Credit option. 
   
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