This course addresses students' specific needs in the development of listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills in Portuguese. Cadets expand their active vocabulary, gain greater command of complex grammatical structures, and develop appropriate styles of written and oral communication. Special emphasis is placed on conversational and expository speaking. Cadets increase their oral proficiency through dialogues, role play, group discussions, formal presentations, and simulations of everyday language tasks likely to be encountered in the target region. Guided writing activities develop Cadets' competence in the application of critical language structures. Listening and reading comprehension are strengthened via engagement with film, music, short stories, news reports, and other popular media. Course topics typically focus on regional culture, the military, and society.
