Major in Portuguese
Students may declare a Portuguese Major at any time during their academic career, including at the time of admission to the university as an incoming freshman or transfer student. It is possible for students to start Portuguese at UMass Dartmouth and become majors by taking intensive language courses. Majors are required to complete a minimum of 30 credits of Portuguese coursework. A minimum grade point average of 2.0 in Portuguese courses is required for graduation. Students are strongly encouraged to take elective courses in art history, history, political science and anthropology/sociology related to Brazil, Cape Verde, and Portugal.
Upon completion of the major, students are expected to speak fluently, write effectively, and read critically in Portuguese. A degree in Portuguese offers access to careers in education, translation, business, international relations, print and visual media, social and non-profit/non-governmental organizations, politics and other fields.
Requirements
- POR 301 - Portuguese Composition and Conversation I (3 credits)
- POR 302 - Portuguese Composition and Conversation II (3 credits)
- POR 481 - Capstone Seminar in Portuguese (3 credits)
Additional Courses - 21 credits
- Any three POR courses (9 credits) at the 300-level or above (Including 521 and 522, with instructor’s permission).
- Any four POR courses (12 credits) at any level (except 101, 102, 103, and 104), including those taught in English, such as 120, 214, 215, 216, 217, 260, or 371.
Total credits: 30
University Studies Requirements
Students majoring in Portuguese can meet their University Studies requirements with courses offered by the department:
Cluster 1C - Intermediate Writing
POR 310 - Introduction to Cultural and Literary Analysis
Cluster 3A - Literature
POR 214 - Portuguese Literature in Translation
POR 215 - Brazilian Literature in Translation
Cluster 4C - The Nature of the Global Society
POR 120 - Introduction to the Portuguese-Speaking World
POR 220 - Introduction to Linguistics and European Languages
Cluster 5A - Capstone Study
POR 481 - Capstone Seminar in Portuguese
Cluster 5B - Learning through Engagement
POR 399 - Internship
Learning Outcomes
By the end of their undergraduate career, students majoring in Portuguese will be able to:
- Listen, speak, read and write in Portuguese at the advanced level or higher and consistent with national standards for foreign language education.
- Identify and explain cultural practices from the Portuguese-speaking world.
- Analyze major works of literature in Portuguese.
- Develop critical arguments about literary and non-literary expressions.