UTexas

Portuguese Minor

Total Hours Required: 18

Requirements

Requirements are listed in the table below. Additional requirements may follow the table, so be sure to read the entire page. Some required courses listed below may also satisfy General Education requirements, including Core Curriculum. Students should also review the University's Undergraduate Minor and Certificate Requirements and Policies.

 
Non-Spanish Speakers:
POR 610DFirst-Year Portuguese II6
POR 311CPortuguese Conversation and Culture3
POR 314CIntermediate Writing and Grammar in Context3
Hours chosen from:3
Advanced Grammar and Writing in Context
Introduction to Literatures and Cultures
Introduction to Language and Linguistics in Society
Upper-division Portuguese coursework 3
Subtotal18
Spanish Speakers:
POR 610SPortuguese for Spanish Speakers I6
POR 311JPortuguese Conversation and Culture for Spanish Speakers3
POR 314JIntermediate Writing and Grammar for Spanish Speakers3
Hours chosen from:3
Advanced Grammar and Writing in Context
Introduction to Literatures and Cultures
Introduction to Language and Linguistics in Society
Upper-division Portuguese coursework3
Subtotal18
College Requirements - Liberal Arts
Undergraduate Minor and Certificate Requirements and Policies

Additional Requirements and Policy

  • The Transcript-Recognized Portuguese Minor requires students to take 18 hours through the Spanish and Portuguese Department at The University of Texas at Austin or an accredited institution with the Study Abroad Office.
  • At least nine hours should be categorized as in-residence.