The Spanish Major with Portuguese Emphasis completes course work in language, literature, linguistics and culture in both languages. Students begin at whatever level is deemed appropriate based on a placement exam. The major consists of 36 credits, 18 in Portuguese and 18 in Spanish.
Degree Emphasis Course Requirements
Part A
Spanish Core
All Spanish majors must complete the 5 courses in the Spanish Core component.
Part B
Spanish & Portuguese Emphasis
PORTUGUESE CORE
One course (3 units)
- PORT 350 Introduction to Genres and Literary Analysis
PORTUGUESE EMPHASIS
Choose 3 courses (9 units)
- Any PORT 400 level courses
SPANISH ELECTIVE
Choose 3 courses (9 units)
- Any SPAN 300/400 level course not already taken
- SPAN 493 Internship (needs to be at least 3 units)
Portuguese Minor
The Portuguese Minor consists of no less than 18 units, starting at 300-level courses with at least 9 units of 400-level courses.
To count towards the Major or Minor, courses must be taught in Portuguese.