Portuguese Specialist (Arts Program) - ASSPE0338

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.

(10.0 credits, including at least 1.0 400-level credit)

Students complete 10.0 credits, including:

  1. PRT258H1
  2. PRT420H1/​ PRT423H1
  3. 9.0 additional PRT credits
  • Students with previous knowledge of Portuguese can start 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

    For students who are heritage speakers of Portuguese:
    PRT205H1/​ PRT219H1,
    ( PRT301H1, PRT302H1)/ PRT320Y1,
    PRT420H1

    For students who have a strong background in Spanish language:
    PRT120H1,
    ( PRT201H1, PRT202H1)/ PRT220Y1,
    ( PRT301H1, PRT302H1)/ PRT320Y1,
    PRT420H1

  • Of these 9.0 credits, up to 2.0 credits at the 200+ level may be taken from the following cognate departmental or college offerings: EUR, GGR, HIS, LAS, POL, SPA.

    A complete list of eligible courses is available at the departmental website or by contacting the Associate Chair of Undergraduate Studies.
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