The Undergraduate Program in Portuguese offers beginning, intermediate and advanced language courses (PORT 111, 212, 301). These courses emphasize speaking, understanding, reading and writing of Portuguese, especially as used in Brazil.

The requirements for the minor in Portuguese consist of eighteen credits beyond PORT 212. Students interested in the minor are strongly encouraged to spend a semester studying abroad in Brazil or in Portugal. The courses counting toward the Portuguese minor include:

PORT 427 - The Civilization of Brazil

Introduces the development of Brazilian culture from 1500 to the present. This course is taught in English and does not fulfill the language requirement

PORT 301 - Advanced Grammar, Conversation and Composition

Prerequisite: PORT 212 or by permission. Studies advanced grammar through analysis of texts; includes extensive practice in composition and topical conversation.

PORT 402 - Readings in Literature in Portuguese

Prerequisite: PORT 212 or by permission. Studies readings from the chief periods of Brazilian and Portuguese literature.

PORT 441 - Brazilian Literature

Studies leading figures and movements from Colonial times to 1900.

PORT 442 - Brazilian Literature

Studies leading figures and movements from 1900 to present.

PORT 461, 462 - Studies in Luso-Brazilian Language and Literature

Prerequisite: one course at the 300 level or higher, or instructor permission. Studies topics in Portuguese or Brazilian literature or in Portuguese linguistics according to the interests and preparation of the students.