Department of Modern and Classical Languages and Literatures
Portuguese Program
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Portuguese is the third most spoken European language and the sixth most spoken language in the world, with millions of speakers in all five continents. Portuguese is an asset to those wanting to explore new avenues for their professional and personal lives.
Minors
Our Portuguese and Portuguese Studies minors ARE designed for students who wish to attain language proficiency, while developing a strong cultural competency in the various cultures of the Portuguese-speaking world. Students who obtain a minor in Portuguese and Portuguese Studies are better equipped to pursue a teaching career or graduate studies in Portuguese. Moreover, it allows students to become competitive candidates to nursing programs that confer extra points for proficiency in foreign languages, as well as to other specializations and professional fields where foreign language skills can be a particular asset. Among these are the dairy and wine industries and the agricultural field in general, where Portugal and the Portuguese-speaking communities in California and the U.S.A excel.
"Credit Allowances" are listed for Foreign Language classes. It is based on the student's experience in the language and most from the studies in high school. You may find those allowances here.
Credit by Examination: To "test out" of a course, you must be enrolled in the course for the same semester. There is two application procedure (1) the department request and (2) the university's Application for Credit by Examination". The same Department Credit Allowances pertain for students requesting to test out.
The department application is available at the department office (Peters Business Bldg, Room 393). This form will required a copy of your unofficial transcript for the Chair's review and decision.