In addition to a full range of courses in language, Portuguese Studies at the University of Toronto offers courses in culture, literature and linguistics. The courses in the literatures and cultures of the Portuguese-speaking countries include the study of the most significant masterpieces written by Lusophone writers and a survey of the major historical and cultural trends and issues of these countries. The courses in linguistics range from an introduction to Portuguese linguistics to courses on language varieties and dialects in the Portuguese-speaking world, sociolinguistics, phonetics, and second language acquisition. Together with extracurricular activities, the program provides the tools to learn, know and understand the vast and rich Portuguese-speaking world in a dynamic and interactive way.
This is an open enrolment program. A student who has completed 4.0 credits may enrol in the program.
(7.0 credits)
Students complete 7.0 credits, including:
- PRT258H1
- 6.5 additional PRT credits, of which up to 1.0 credit may be taken from: SPA courses at any level, LAS courses at any level, or cognate course offerings in EUR, GGR, HIS, POL. Please, consult with Associate Chair of Undergraduate Studies or our website for an updated list of courses pre-approved for program credit.
- Note that PRT420H1 is required for students who began their Portuguese studies with 200+ level PRT language courses
- Students with previous knowledge of Portuguese can start taking language courses at the 200- or 300-level, depending on their placement test results, and after consultation with the department. Students who misrepresent their previous knowledge of the language commit a serious academic integrity offense. The recommended sequences of language courses are as follows.
For students with no previous knowledge of Portuguese:
( PRT101H1, PRT102H1)/ PRT100Y1,
( PRT201H1, PRT202H1)/ PRT220Y1,
( PRT301H1, PRT302H1)/ PRT320Y1,
PRT420H1 (not required)
For students with previous knowledge of Portuguese:
( PRT201H1, PRT202H1)/ PRT220Y1,
( PRT301H1, PRT302H1)/ PRT320Y1,
PRT420H1 (required)
For students who are heritage speakers of Portuguese:
PRT205H1,
( PRT301H1, PRT302H1)/ PRT320Y1,
PRT420H1 (required)
For students with native or advanced knowledge of Spanish:
PRT120H1,
( PRT201H1, PRT202H1)/ PRT220Y1,
( PRT301H1, PRT302H1)/ PRT320Y1,
PRT420H1 (not required)
