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Minor Map

  • Location:
    Tempe campus
  • Additional Program Fee: No
  • Second Language Requirement: Yes
Did you know that worldwide, Portuguese is the fastest-growing European language after English, is the most spoken language in South America, and is rapidly growing in southern Africa? Studying Portuguese can open the door to a world of new career paths and opportunities for growth and exploration.

Program Description

Students pursuing the minor in Portuguese gain an understanding of the language, literature and cultures of Portuguese-speaking countries.

Portuguese is the official language of Portugal, Brazil, Mozambique, Angola, Guinea-Bissau, East Timor, Equatorial Guinea, Macau, Cape Verde, and São Tomé and Príncipe. It is also an official language of the African Union and the European Union. It's the sixth-most-spoken language in the world, and the second-most-spoken Romance language (second to Spanish).


Program Requirements

The Portuguese minor requires a minimum of 18 credit hours, at least 12 of which must be upper division. Only courses completed with a grade of "C" (2.00 on a 4.00 scale) or higher can be used to fulfill minor requirements.
Portuguese Language -- 6 credit hours
POR 313: Portuguese Conversation and Culture (G) (3)
POR 314: Portuguese Composition and Culture (G) (3)
Electives (choose four) -- 12 credit hours
At least two courses must be completed at the upper-division level.

GCU 323: Geography of Latin America (GCSI OR SB & G) (3)
POR 194: Desert Landscapes of Brazil: Soc&Culture of Sertão (3)
POR 194: Food, Culture, and Society in Latin America (3)
POR 460: Brazilian Society Through Music (HU & G) (3)
POR 472: Transatlantic Encounters: Brazil and Portugal (HU & G) (3)
POR 490: Consumer Culture in Latin America (3)
POR 494: Global Challenges in Cinema:Brazil,Africa,Portugal (3)
POR 494: Why is the Amazon Burning? (3)
Prerequisite courses may be needed in order to complete the requirements of this minor.

Enrollment Requirements

GPA Requirement: 2.00

Incompatible Majors: None

Other Enrollment Requirements: None

Current ASU undergraduate students may pursue a minor and have it recognized on their ASU transcript at graduation. Minor requirements appear on the degree audit after the minor is added. Certain major and minor combinations may be deemed inappropriate by the college or department of either the major or the minor program. Courses taken for the minor may not count toward both the major and the minor.


Career Outlook

A minor enables students to enhance marketable skills and knowledge they acquire in their major program and to develop additional competencies. Because of the growing economies of many of the countries in which Portuguese is spoken, a minor in this language can prove to be a valuable addition to students' resumes.

More specifically, a minor in Portuguese can help students with communication and cultural competency skills as they pursue career fields such as these:

  • diplomacy
  • education
  • entertainment
  • international business
  • interpretation and translation
  • marketing
  • political analysis
  • sociology
  • science and technology
  • tourism and hospitality

Example Careers

Students who complete this degree program may be prepared for the following careers. Advanced degrees or certifications may be required for academic or clinical positions.

Community Health Workers

  • Growth: 14.1%
  • Median Salary*: 46190
  Bright Outlook

Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary

  • Growth: 3.9%
  • Median Salary*: 80910

Customs Brokers

  • Growth: 4.6%
  • Median Salary*: 71690
  Bright Outlook

Historians

  • Growth: 3.1%
  • Median Salary*: 64540

Lawyers

  • Growth: 7.5%
  • Median Salary*: 135740
  Bright Outlook

Political Scientists

  • Growth: 6.6%
  • Median Salary*: 128020
  Bright Outlook

Sociologists

  • Growth: 4.5%
  • Median Salary*: 98590
  Bright Outlook

Interpreters and Translators

  • Growth: 4.3%
  • Median Salary*: 53640

Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary

  • Growth: 1.4%
  • Median Salary*: 76030

* Data obtained from the Occupational Information Network (O*NET) under sponsorship of the U.S. Department of Labor/Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA).

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Global Opportunities

Global Experience

Students in this minor program have the opportunity to attend the following summer study abroad program through the Global Education Office: UArizona: Portuguese in Brazil.

This program is recommended and approved by the School of International Letters and Cultures to give students a global experience studying the language and culture of Brazil.

  • This is an ASU-authorized summer program.
  • Students can advance their Portuguese language skills during this program in the vibrant coastal city of Salavdor, in northeastern Brazil.
  • In addition to taking courses taught by local Brazilian faculty, students live with a host family to experience Brazilian culture firsthand and to further develop their Portuguese skills.
  • Common excursions during the program include trips to Jericoacoara and Canoa Quebrada, two beautiful beach towns in the state of Ceará.
  • This program is open to students of any major; based on course offerings, it is ideal for students seeking courses in the Portuguese language.
  • Completion of POR 102 is a program prerequisite.


Program Contact Information

If you have questions related to admission, please click here to request information and an admission specialist will reach out to you directly. For questions regarding faculty or courses, please use the contact information below.

  • silcadvising@asu.edu
  • 480/965-6281


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This is only the first required math course. This program may contain additional math courses; See Major Map for details.
The level of intensity represents a measure of the number and academic rigor of math courses required.
The level of intensity represents a measure of the number and academic rigor of math courses required. Courses included in the General level: MAT 142
The level of intensity represents a measure of the number and academic rigor of math courses required. Courses included in the Moderate level: MAT 117, MAT 119, MAT 170, MAT 210, SOS 101, CPI 200
The level of intensity represents a measure of the number and academic rigor of math courses required. Courses included in the Substantial level: MAT 251, MAT 265. MAT 266, MAT 267, MAT 270, MAT 271, MAT 272, MAT 274, MAT 275
To add a minor, please consult with the academic advisor for your major.
To add a certificate, please consult with the academic advisor for your major.
A rolling deadline means that applications will continue to be reviewed on a regular basis until the semester begins. International students should be mindful of visa deadlines to ensure there is time to produce necessary visa documents. Applicants are encouraged to complete and submit application materials as soon as possible for consideration.
A final deadline means that all applications and application materials must be received by Graduate Admissions by the deadline date. Applications that are incomplete may not be considered after the final deadline. Applications that are submitted past the final deadline may not be considered.
A priority deadline means that applications submitted and completed before the priority deadline will receive priority consideration. Applications submitted after the priority deadlines will be reviewed in the order in which they were completed and on a space available basis. An application is complete after all materials are received by Graduate Admissions.
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