Portuguese

Gain basic to intermediate conversation skills and explore cultures related to the Portuguese language.

Noncredit

The FLI offers noncredit courses tailored to the needs of travelers, youth, medical professionals and law enforcement professionals. No prior language skill necessary.

For credit

Review the for-credit course sequence and current schedule below. Enroll and receive credits at your home institution.

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Portuguese (PTG) course sequence

For-credit courses follow a four-semester sequence so that students may complete all elementary and intermediate courses in one language within two academic years.

Fall courses

PTG 101

Novice Mid

The first part of the introductory sequence. Students acquire Novice Mid-level proficiency in the interpersonal, interpretive and presentational modes and begin to explore the cultural perspectives, products and practices of Portuguese speakers.

PTG 201

Intermediate Low

The first part of the intermediate sequence. Students reinforce Novice High proficiency and acquire Intermediate Low competence across the three communicative modes while continuing to explore the cultures of Portuguese speakers.

Fall courses

PTG 102

Novice High

The second part of the introductory sequence. Students reinforce Novice Mid proficiency and acquire Novice High competence across the three communicative modes while continuing to explore the cultures of Portuguese speakers.

PTG 202

Intermediate Mid

The second part of the intermediate sequence. Students reinforce Intermediate Low proficiency and acquire Intermediate Mid competence across the three communicative modes while continuing to explore the cultures of Portuguese speakers.

Student learning objectives for each course align with the corresponding level of the NCSSFL–ACTFL Can-Do Benchmarks across five modes: interpersonal communication, presentational speaking, presentational writing, interpretive listening and interpretive reading.

Portuguese (PTG) course schedules

Spring 2027

Course	Title	CRN	Instructor	Days	Time	Room	Format
PTG 101.899	Elementary Portuguese I	37103	Batchman, Marluce	TTH	5:30–6:45 PM	ZOOM	Web Conf

Fall 2025

Course	Title	CRN	Instructor	Days	Time	Room	Format
PTG 101.301	Elementary Portuguese I	45219	Batchman, Marluce	TTH	5:30–6:45 PM	ZOOM	Web Conf

Web conf = live via Zoom. Recent sections shown; higher-level courses run as demand allows. Schedules are subject to change; confirm current offerings with the FLI office.

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