威斯康星大学麦迪逊分校

The degrees offered are the Master of Arts in Portuguese and the doctor of philosophy with a major in Portuguese. In addition, the department offers a doctoral minor in Spanish or Portuguese, consisting of 9 credits of graduate study.

An integrated curriculum in Portuguese languages, literatures, and linguistics provides training at the master's and Ph.D. levels and assures that graduates are prepared to contribute as professionals in the fields of teaching and research. An active program of research contributes to new knowledge in Spanish and Portuguese. A comprehensive group of courses is offered in rotation during the academic year so that candidates may take courses in all fields. Classes are conducted in Portuguese.

Students pursuing advanced degrees in this department are advised to include in their training work in other languages and literatures, art, social sciences, linguistics, film studies, and philosophy. Knowledge of other languages is strongly recommended for advanced work in Hispanic and Luso-Brazilian fields.

Learning outcomes

• Articulates, critiques, and elaborates the theories, methods, terminology and approaches to inquiry in Luso-Brazilian literary studies.
• Identifies and pursues promising avenues of inquiry, finds and makes use of appropriate bibliography, analyzes literary or other cultural works, and develops speaking and writing skills.
• Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of Luso-Brazilian literatures in a historical, socio-cultural and global context
• Evaluates or synthesizes information pertaining to questions or challenges in the field of study.
• Communicates fluently and clearly in Portuguese in ways appropriate to the field of study
• Develops academic professionalization through conference participation in preparation for a career path related to the field
• Develops effective teaching skills (for beginning and intermediate classes)
• Fosters professionalism in extracurricular activities that develop degree-related skills as well as enhance future professional life and a sense of citizenship.