Winner of the 2015 Brazilian International Press Award for outstanding contribution to the teaching of Portuguese Language in the United States of America from the American Organization of Teachers of Portuguese. Mapeando a Lngua Portuguesa atravs das Artes is an exciting, comprehensive textbook for intermediate Portuguese courses. Mapeando features interviews, authentic texts, and works of art, all of which serve as springboards for students to express themselves in Portuguese through performance, debate, and communicative exercises. Each of the twelve units is structured around a particular art form, such as photography or literature, and includes three grammar lessons, three original texts, and integrated audio and video activities. Features: Engaging, authentic works of art create an abundance of opportunities for students to speak in the target language Inviting chapter-opening activities (Primeiros acordes) draw students into the genre explored in each unit via exercises intended to help students make personal connections with the material Communicative and task-based exercises throughout the units guide students through a systematic review and expansion of Portuguese grammar A website featuring streaming video and audio files (visit: www.hackettpublishing.com) Accompanying workbook: Caderno de Produo