Major

Declare a Portuguese Major

All credits are required unless students:

• Successfully completed an advanced placement test and are granted credit by the department. Note: You will not receive any credit towards the major for any course taken below your placement.
• Received special permission for an exception from a departmental advisor. Students are responsible for consulting the catalog course listing for a description of pre-requisites and special conditions prior to registration of classes. Major programs must be reviewed and approved by a departmental advisor.

SAS students can declare a Portuguese major online. For more information on declaring a major or to download the declaration form, please click HERE.  Students from other units (SEBS, RBS-NB, etc.) should meet with their academic advisors regarding declaration of a Portuguese major.

Requirements for Majoring in Portuguese

• The satisfaction of all the core-course requirements, either by placement into a higher course initially or by completing the course.
• The satisfactory completion of an oral exam in Portuguese in the final year.
• A total of 36 credits in Portuguese courses, or approved courses from other departments. 

   

  • 100 Level
    • 810:130- Intermediate Portuguese
    • 810:135- Portuguese for Speakers of Spanish
  •  200 Level
    • 810:201 - Portuguese for Native Speakers
    • 810:203 - Portuguese Conversation & Composition
  • 300 Level
    • 810:309 - Africa and Portugal:   An Introduction
    • 810:310 - Brazil: An Introduction
    • 810:325 - Advanced Grammar and Style
    • 810:326 - Advanced Composition
  • The completion of at least one 400-level course
  • Electives: Any 810 course at the 200-level or higher.

Click Portuguese Major for a worksheet to track your progress.