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Introduction

Portuguese is spoken by more than one hundred and seventy million people on four continents: Europe, Africa, Asia, and America. Twenty percent of all residents of the Western Hemisphere are Brazilians, who attest to the truth that one out of every five Americans - North, Central, South - speaks Portuguese as his or her native language.

The literature of Portugal has a tradition that goes back as far as the twelfth century, and the country's discoveries in the Renaissance led it to all corners of the globe. In the last two decades Portugal has given to Canada many thousands of new citizens, and Brazil is attracting the attention of Canadians through its vast potential as a land of culture, of natural resources, and of industry.

In addition to a full range of courses in language, Portuguese studies at the University of Toronto are concerned with the major trends and issues of Luso-Brazilian literature and culture and serve the programs in Ibero-American Studies, European Studies and in African Studies.

The Department encourages students to consider completing part of their course work at a university in Portugal or Brazil.

Undergraduate Coordinator: Professor A.M. Gordon (978-6412)

Enquiries: 21 Sussex Avenue, Room 224 (978-3357)

PORTUGUESE PROGRAMS

Enrolment in the Portuguese programs requires the completion of four degree courses; no minimum GPA required.

PORTUGUESE (B.A.) Consult Professor A.M. Gordon, Department of Spanish and Portuguese.

Specialist program (Hon.B.A.): (10 full courses or their equivalent, including at least one 400-series course)

First Year: PRT 100Y/220Y

Second Year:
1. PRT 220Y/320Y
2. PRT 258Y

Third and Fourth Years:
1. PRT 320Y
2. At least one of PRT 420Y, 423Y
3. Plus additional PRT courses to make ten courses

Major program (B.A.): (7 full courses or their equivalent)

First Year: PRT 100Y/220Y

Second Year:
1. PRT 220Y/320Y
2. PRT 258Y

Third and Fourth Years:
1. PRT 320Y
2. At least one of PRT 420Y, 423Y is recommended for students who start in PRT 100Y. At least one of PRT 420Y, 423Y is required for students who start in PRT 220Y or higher language course.
3. Plus additional PRT courses to make seven courses

Minor program (B.A.): (4 full courses or their equivalent)
PRT 320Y plus additional PRT courses to make four courses

PORTUGUESE - See also EUROPEAN STUDIES, IBERO-AMERICAN STUDIES, MODERN LANGUAGES AND LITERATURES, LINGUISTICS AND LANGUAGES