Portuguese, Minor

Visit the Languages and Cultures Department page for more information on the program and access to advising.

Program Description

The Portuguese, Minor offers students intermediate to advanced proficiency in the Portuguese language and a deep understanding of the cultures and societies that speak it, including immigrant communities. Through coursework focused on language acquisition, cultural studies, and the history of Portuguese-speaking countries, students gain valuable insights into global and multicultural perspectives, particularly from Brazil. This minor complements any degree major at UVU and enhances career opportunities in international business, diplomacy, and other global sectors.

Matriculation Requirements

1. A minimum grade of "C" must be earned in all minor courses.¹

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Completion of Baccalaureate Degree.

Program Requirements

Graduation Requirements

18 (12 credits for core courses and 6 credits for elective courses).

Graduation Plan

This graduation plan is a sample plan and is intended to be a guide. Your specific plan may differ based on your Math and English placement and/or transfer credits applied. You are encouraged to meet with an advisor and set up an individualized graduation plan in Wolverine Track.

Plan of Study Grid

First Year
Semester 1		Credit Hours
Core class		3
	Credit Hours	3
Semester 2
Core class		3
	Credit Hours	3
Second Year
Semester 1
Core class		3
	Credit Hours	3
Semester 2
Core class		3
	Credit Hours	3
Third Year
Semester 1
Elective class		3
	Credit Hours	3
Semester 2
Elective class		3
	Credit Hours	3
	Total Credit Hours	18

Program Learning Outcomes

1. Negotiate meaning with individuals in spoken or written conversations at the ACTFL Advanced Low level.
2. Comprehend meaning, with no recourse to active negotiation, in oral and written form at the ACTFL Advanced Low level.
3. Create messages that can be interpreted with no recourse to active negotiation at the ACTFL Advanced Low level.
4. Perform linguistically and behaviorally in culturally appropriate ways across various social settings.
5. Analyze Portuguese-speaking cultures within historical, political, and economic perspectives.