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Learn to listen, speak, read, and write fluently in Portuguese. Our Portuguese language program examines various aspects of verbal and written communication - including vocabulary, sound patterns, and sentence structures - thus building proficiency and refining conversational skills in Portuguese. Students will explore the culture and social conventions of Portuguese-speaking regions and have the opportunity to participate in interactive, practical lessons designed to help advance their personal and professional development.
Note: Students may not use Portuguese as a course credit towards a diploma or certificate if Portuguese is her/his first language. Seneca Polytechnic reserves the right to remove students from courses if the student possesses Portuguese language abilities above the level of enrolment.
Students with prior knowledge of Portuguese must register in LGE001 for a placement assessment. The Program Assistant will contact the students via email to arrange a free assessment for accurate placement.
Part-time Studies courses are being offered in either of the following four formats: Online, Flexible, In-person, Hybrid. Click Availability below to see current offerings.
This is an introductory course appropriate for students with minimal or no previous exposure to the Portuguese language. Participation in interactive classroom activities will enable students to acquire the basic skills of fluency to communicate in Portuguese. Cultural awareness will be expanded by investigating the unique customs and characteristics of various Portuguese-speaking countries of the world.
Please note: Students with prior knowledge of Portuguese must register in LGE001 for a placement assessment. The Program Assistant will contact students via email to arrange a free assessment for accurate placement.
Ancillary fees will be added at checkout for program-based courses. Fees will vary based on the number of course registrations. Learn more about ancillary fees for part-time studies.
Portuguese Language Skills 2 continues the development of the four skills of listening, speaking, reading, and writing contemporary Portuguese within a cultural framework. The use of integrated, thematic units will reinforce previous language acquisition and introduce more complex structures. By the end of this course, students will demonstrate greater fluency in the Portuguese language and an awareness and understanding of Portuguese culture throughout the world.
Ancillary fees will be added at checkout for program-based courses. Fees will vary based on the number of course registrations. Learn more about ancillary fees for part-time studies.
For questions related to this program or its curriculum, please connect with our academic team.
Jennifer Stemerdink
Program Assistant
Jennifer.Stemerdink@senecapolytechnic.ca
416.764.0982
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