Program Description

This cross-disciplinary program offers opportunities to learn Portuguese as a world language while bringing the world right to you! From literature and listening to one-on-one contact with your professors, the Minor in Lusophone Studies brings the Portuguese-speaking world to life!

The Portuguese Program offers courses in Lusophone (Portuguese-Speaking) Language, Cultures, and Literatures, as well as a Minor in Lusophone Studies which incorporates courses in Foreign Languages, History, Anthropology, and the possibility of Study Abroad experiences.

The Minor in Lusophone Studies consists of 15 credit hours of coursework in Portuguese Language and Lusophone cultures, literature, and history. A minimum of six (6) credit hours must be taken in residence at Kennesaw State University.

Program Student Learning Outcomes

Students who successfully complete this program will be able to: 

1. Communicate in presentational, interpersonal, and interpretive modes in both oral and written discourse.
2. Discuss selected literary and cultural products, practices, and perspectives of the target cultures and the connections among them.
3. Apply critical thinking and collaborative problem-solving abilities through task-based language activities (i.e., oral presentations, summaries, term papers, creative videos, curriculum vitae, reports, note taking, etc.).

This program is a part of the Norman J. Radow College of Humanities and Social Sciences.

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Admissions, Enrollment, and Graduation Criteria

Admissions Criteria

Admission to this program is open to all students who meet Kennesaw State University’s general admission standards. Visit the Admissions  section of the Catalog for more details.

Enrollment Criteria

This program does not have specific enrollment requirements. 

Graduation Criteria

Each student is expected to meet the requirements outlined in Academic Policy 5.0 PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS & GRADUATION .

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Program Course Requirements