Jun 02, 2026  
2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalogue 
    
2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalogue

Portuguese/Brazilian Studies Minor


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Program Coordinator, Regina R. Felix

The Portuguese/Brazilian Studies minor educates students with a wide-ranging knowledge of the Portuguese-speaking societies by providing proficiency in the Portuguese language and the history, geography, politics, current events, and the arts of nations across four continents. The minor makes students ready to pursue professional life in the Portuguese-speaking Africa, Europe, Latin America, and Asia, in addition to working with the Luso-Brazilian populations living in the United States, and/or teaching about the Portuguese-speaking World. Students should contact the Portuguese/Brazilian Studies coordinator in the Department of World Languages and Cultures for additional information.

Requirements for a Minor in Portuguese/Brazilian Studies


18 hours at the 200 level and above, including approved courses taught abroad and up to three approved courses taught in English.

Of these, at least 9 hours must be at the 300 level or higher.

Total Credit Hours: 18


Additional Information


A grade of “C-” or better is required in each course counted toward the minor. A minimum “C” (2.0) average is required for all courses counted toward the minor.

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