MAJORS

SPANISH AND PORTUGUESE
​Allows students to study the Portuguese and Spanish languages and linguistics as well as the literature and cultures of the Portuguese and Spanish-speaking worlds. Students work to achieve advanced proficiency in both languages.
— Demonstrated oral, aural, and written mastery of the Spanish and Portuguese languages
— Demonstrated specific skills and expertise, including research, analysis, and writing
— Conception and execution of research projects that identify and engage with a specialized topic
— Identification and analysis of appropriate primary sources
— Working knowledge of scholarly discourse on a specialized topic
— Engagement with peers through presentation, discussion, and critique of student work

PORTUGUESE AND BRAZILIAN STUDIES
Focuses on the language, linguistics, literature and culture of the Portuguese-speaking world.
— Demonstrated oral, aural, and written mastery of the Portuguese language
— Demonstrated specific skills and expertise, including research, analysis, and writing
— Conception and execution of research projects that identify and engage with a specialized topic
— Identification and analysis of appropriate primary sources
— Working knowledge of scholarly discourse relative to a specialized topic
— Engagement with peers through presentation, discussion, and critique of student work

MINOR

PORTUGUESE & BRAZILIAN STUDIES MINOR
PREREQUISITES: To declare the Portuguese & Brazilian Studies Minor, students must have an overall GPA of 2.0, must complete up to Advanced Portuguese (25, 26, or 27), and must meet with the Department Counselor. All lower division courses must also be completed before declaring the minor. All courses must be taken for a letter grade and students must obtain at least a “C” in all courses towards the minor. Successful completion of the minor is indicated on the transcript and diploma.