Minor in Lusophone Studies

The Minor in Lusophone Studies brings the Portuguese-speaking world to life. This cross-disciplinary program offers opportunities to learn Portuguese as a world language while studying literature and engaging in one-on-one conversations with our experienced professors. From literature and listening to one-on-one contact with your professors, the Minor in Lusophone Studies brings the Portuguese-speaking world to life!

This minor program offers courses in Lusophone (Portuguese-Speaking) Language, Cultures, and Literature which incorporates courses in Foreign Languages, History, Anthropology, and the possibility of study abroad experiences.

KSU Lusophone Studies students in the classroom

Program Snapshot
Required Courses: 9 Credit Hours
Students must take the following courses or equivalents:
- PORT 2002: Intermediate Portuguese II
- PORT 3200: Advanced Reading and Writing in Portuguese
- PORT 3304: Introduction to Lusophone Literatures and Cultures
Elective Courses: 6 Credit Hours
In addition, students will need to complete at least two (2) courses from the following options, with exception to student who has passes the Advanced Standing Exam and/or is exempt from PORT 2002. Those students will need to complete three (3) courses from the following options:
- ANTH 3365: Afro-Brazilian Culture and Politics
- FL 4400: Directed Study
note: Directed Study must be related to Portuguese/Lusophone language, literature, and/or cultures. Please see the Coordinator of Portuguese about this option.
- HIST 3367: History of Brazil
- PORT 3302: Conversation in Portuguese
- SA 4490: Upper-division Study Abroad
Note: Study Abroad must be to a Portuguese-speaking country of region
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Total Number of Credit Hours: 15

Curriculum

Department of World Languages and Cultures

Kennesaw State University
Department of World Languages and Cultures
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Kennesaw, Georgia, 30144

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Minor in Lusophone Studies