Portuguese Language and Literature Major

Description: A program that focuses on the Portuguese language and related dialects. Includes instruction in philology; Metropolitan Portuguese; Luso-Brazilian Portuguese; dialects; and applications in business, science/technology, and other settings. Is Portuguese Language and Literature the right major for you?
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Portuguese Language and Literature Major

What Courses Do Portuguese Language and Literature Majors Take?

The required and elective courses you would take for Portuguese Language and Literature majors vary considerably among institutions. Courses are listed here that are illustrative of the breadth of topics you are likely to experience were you to major in this field.