The Portuguese Program

Portuguese is the sixth most spoken language in the world, with about 250 million speakers globally. It is spoken in Portugal, Brazil, Angola, Mozambique, Sao Tomé and Príncipe, Guinea-Bissau, the Cape Verde Islands, and East Timor. Therefore, the modern Luso-Brazilian world features a remarkably diverse range of cultures and has a long, rich, and complex history. Likewise, Brazil’s cultural and economic rise highlights the significance of the language.

In our Portuguese classes, we aim to create a comfortable environment where Portuguese is spoken exclusively from the elementary levels onward. No English is used during our classes. Additionally, our class activities are designed to involve working in pairs or groups of three students. This setup allows students to quickly develop their speaking and listening skills.

Portuguese Minor

Students must have completed 3 semesters of Portuguese (1101, 1102, 2101) or the placement exam. Spanish speakers may fulfill the prerequisite with PORT 1320.

There are a total of five courses: one language course, which is either PORT UN2102 or PORT UN2120. Additionally, four 3000/4000-level courses are offered on a rotating basis each semester: PORT UN3101, PORT UN3300, PORT UN3301, PORT UN3330, PORT UN3350, PORT UN3601, and PORT UN4033.

Students with a higher level of language proficiency have three options:

1. Language classes in LAIC may be used as an elective.
2. Study Abroad / Course outside LAIC.
3. Substitute PORT UN2102 for a LAIC elective.

For more information, contact the DUS.