Students enrolling in this course have an oral proficiency of Advanced Low or above. In addition, they are at the advanced low level in writing and reading proficiency. The course explores the modes of communication described in the Portuguese Standards for Learning Languages in the 21st Century. Students will do extensive reading and critical writing about the newest language acquisition theories as they apply to second and third language learning. All readings and assignments are in Portuguese. (1 unit)



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Schedule
8:00am-8:50am on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday (Jun 30, 2011 to Aug 12, 2011)
Location
Axinn Center 104
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