Portuguese
Explore the Major
Students earning a major in Portuguese explore the vibrant linguistic and cultural heritage of the Portuguese-speaking world, including its literature, history, art, and traditions. The program provides essential knowledge of Lusophone cultures across Portugal, Brazil, and other regions while fostering advanced proficiency in the Portuguese language. Students develop critical language skills such as careful reading, analytical writing, and effective speaking. The major offers multiple course options to accommodate diverse academic and professional goals.
Why should you study Portuguese?
The Portuguese major at BYU helps students develop advanced language skills while exploring the cultures, literature, and history of Portuguese-speaking countries. Housed in the Department of Spanish & Portuguese, the program offers opportunities for study abroad, internships, and research.
Portuguese Department Contacts
- Academic and Professional Development Manager: Heather Lagrosa-Farr
- Section Head: Anna-Lisa Halling
- Internship Coordinator: Scott Alvord or Barbara Bonyata
- Spanish and Portuguese Department
- Portuguese Program: Course Catalog
Competencies and Careers
Competencies Developed in the Program
Students in the Spanish and Portuguese programs can expect to develop strong Communication, Information Literacy, and Cultural Navigation competencies. Want to know more about these professional competencies? Career Readiness.
Common Career Fields
Portuguese students can use their degree to pursue careers in many fields! Some of those include: Law, Education/Academia, Administration, Government, Translation, and International Fields.
Meet with your advisor!
Would you like to know more about the program to see if it’s a good fit for your goals? Would you like to know more about your career options? Do you have a career option in mind but you’d like resources to help you chart a path toward that goal? Come with your Academic and Professional Development Manager, Heather Lagrosa-Farr!
Contact the Liberal Arts Advisement Center to set up an appointment!
How to add the Major
This is an open enrollment program! Simply submit a major change request on your Progress Report to get started in the major
FAQs
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Please see the Portuguese Placement Map
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Please check out this website: https://spanport.byu.edu/challenge-exam
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Toggle ItemWhat is this I hear about getting a Language Certificate?
If you would like to get a Language Certificate please visit the Center for Language Studies website to find more about the certification and steps to receiving it.
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Toggle ItemWhat if I want to double major in Portuguese and another program?
If you would like to double major, you will have Portuguese Studies (Secondary Major) as your secondary major; you can petition to double major. Learn about the process here.