The Minor in Portuguese, which is administered by the Department of Romance and Classical Studies, promotes study of the liberal arts and assist in creating more globally aware, internationally focused graduates with knowledge of the language as well as the cultures of the Portuguese-speaking world.
The minor is available as an elective to students who are enrolled in bachelor’s degree programs at Michigan State University. With the approval of the department and college that administers the student’s degree program, the courses that are used to satisfy the minor may also be used to satisfy the requirements for the bachelor’s degree.
Students who plan to complete the requirements for the minor should consult an undergraduate advisor in the Department of Romance and Classical Studies.
Requirements for the Minor in Portuguese
Complete 15 credits from the following:
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All of the following courses (9 credits): |
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PRT |
320 |
Advanced Portuguese |
3 |
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PRT |
340 |
Topics in Luso-Brazilian Culture Language and Culture |
3 |
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PRT |
350 |
Introduction to Literary Analysis (W) |
3 |
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At least 6 credits from the following courses as approved by the advisor for the minor: |
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PRT |
150 |
Intensive Beginning Portuguese |
5 |
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PRT |
250 |
Intensive Intermediate Portuguese |
5 |
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PRT |
290 |
Independent Study |
1 to 4 |
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PRT |
320 |
Advanced Portuguese |
3 |
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PRT |
340 |
Topics in Luso-Brazilian Language and Culture |
3 |
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PRT |
490 |
Independent Study |
1 to 4 |