Portuguese Minor

Overseas Study (Minors)

Portuguese minors are encouraged to study abroad. Although Advanced Portuguese I is the minimum required course, it is highly recommended that students complete Cultures of the Portuguese-Speaking World (PORT 2199) before enrolling in a study-abroad program. Students must get the approval of the Director of the Portuguese Studies for their courses before going overseas.

Students participating in overseas study may take courses in Luso-Brazilian Art, Portuguese Linguistics, Anthropology, Economics, History, Philosophy, and other appropriate related areas, provided the courses are taught in Portuguese and deal with any of the countries of the Lusophone world. One of these can be a program course reserved for foreign students in general or American students in particular. Students must obtain the approval of the Director of Undergraduate Studies for their courses before going overseas; failure to do so may result in the student not receiving credit for those courses. Upon returning, students may be required to show the syllabi and coursework of courses taken abroad to the Director of the Portuguese Studies in order to receive credit. These courses can be used to fulfill upper division Portuguese Studies requirements. A maximum of one course per semester taken abroad can be counted toward the minor. No credit is given to majors or minors for Portuguese language courses taken abroad in Lusophone-speaking countries. No credit will be given for courses taken in non-Portuguese-speaking countries.

Students in other majors are invited to minor in Portuguese. Six semester courses are required as set forth below. Students who begin at the Advanced level or higher will take other courses above 3000 to reach a total of six.

At least four courses must be taken on the Georgetown campus.

Course List

Code	Title	Credits
PORT 2101	Advanced Portuguese I	3
PORT 2199	Cult of Port Speaking World	3
PORT 2151	Adv Portuguese Conversation	3
Select three courses at the 3000-level or above in literature, culture or linguistics, one of which must be numbered 4000 or above.		9
Total Credits		18

A maximum of one course taught in English in the department can count towards the minor. If the course is taught in English or cross-listed with another department, Portuguese minors are required to do all written work in Portuguese. Courses taken abroad can be used to fulfill 3000-level elective Portuguese requirements, provided they are taught in Portuguese and deal with any countries of the Lusophone world.

Note: Native or heritage speakers of Portuguese, transfer students, or students who have placed out of lower-level Portuguese language classes should consult with the Director of Undergraduate Studies for the minor approval.