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STUDENT MUST REGISTER FOR PORT 101-2 RECITATION. Portuguese is the official language of approximately 240 million people in eight countries on four continents. After English and Spanish, it is the third most widely spoken European language, and the sixth most spoken language in the world. Portuguese is the official language of Brazil, the fifth most populous country in the world, the largest country in Latin America, and the fifth largest global economic power. Across Africa and Asia, Portuguese continues to be an important element of a complex cultural mosaic. Moreover, Portuguese is widely spoken outside of its officially recognized borders by over two million people across the U.S., Canada, and in other corners of the global diaspora. This course is designed for beginners who wish to master the basic structures and vocabulary of the language. Students learn the language and culture by practicing four main language skills: listening, speaking, reading and writing. Portuguese is the official language of approximately 240 million people in eight countries on four continents. After English and Spanish, it is the third most widely spoken European language, and the sixth most spoken language in the world. Portuguese is the official language of Brazil, the fifth most populous country in the world, the largest country in Latin America, and the fifth largest global economic power. Across Africa and Asia, Portuguese continues to be an important element of a complex cultural mosaic. Moreover, Portuguese is widely spoken outside of its officially recognized borders by over two million people across the U.S., Canada, and in other corners of the global diaspora. This course is designed for beginners who wish to master the basic structures and vocabulary of the language. Students learn the language and culture by practicing four main language skills: listening, speaking, reading and writing. |