Emphasis on the use of the correct spoken and written Modern, Standard Portuguese on an Advanced level. Through readings focusing on the cultural and linguistic heritage of the Portuguese-speaking world, students will expand and solidify their grammar, vocabulary, and knowledge of Portuguese language as well as the history and civilization of the Lusophone world, from mainly Portugal, the Azores, and Madeira, to Brazil, Lusophone Africa and Asia, including the Portuguese/Lusophone Diaspora throughout the world. This is an intensive, advanced-language course.