Both a major and minor in Portuguese and Lusophone World Studies are offered at NCAS.

The PLWS major is an interdisciplinary degree program which includes courses in Portuguese language and Lusophone literature, culture and history, while taking full advantage of Rutgers-Newark's proximity to the Portuguese-speaking community of the Ironbound, so that students can combine experiential learning with classroom instruction.

PLWS Major Requirements (36 credits)

1. 24 credits in Portuguese language, literature and culture, which must include 21&62: 810: 131, 132 Intermediate Portuguese (or equivalent preparation as demonstrated by proficiency examination). Any of the PLWS numbered 200 or higher may be taken to satisfy this requirement.

2. 6 credits in the PLWS Core Classes, 21&62: 810: 342, 343 Portuguese and Lusophone World Civilization and Culture

3. 6 credits in other courses within the Department of Classical and Modern Languages and Literatures or those from appropriate NCAS departments, subject to the approval of the PLWS program. The following are some examples of acceptable courses:

21&62:070:352 Peoples and Cultures of Latin America
21&62: 510:207, 208 History of Latin America
21&62:510: 377 Portugal and its Empire
21&62:510:379 Colonialism and Decolonization
21&62:014:306 Comparative Race Relations
21&62:014:301 African Cultural Retentions in the Americas

PLWS Minor Requirements

The minor in Portuguese and Lusophone World Studies is interdisciplinary. It consists of 21 credits in Portuguese language, literature and culture, as well as courses from appropriate cooperating departments.

The minor requires the completion of 15 core credits:

6 credits in language: 21&62:810:131:132 Intermediate Portuguese or
21&62:810:203 Advanced Grammar and Composition

6 credits in civilization 21&62:810:342:343: Intro to Portuguese and Brazilian Civilization and Culture

3 credits in literature: (conducted either in Portuguese or in translation)

The remaining 6 credits may be satisfied by choosing electives offered within the Portuguese program or other designated classes in cooperating NCAS departments.

For additional Information Contact
The Program Director:

Kimberly DaCosta Holton, Ph.D.
Department of Classical and Modern Languages and Literatures
175 University Ave.
Newark, NJ 07102
(973) 353-5494
kholton@andromeda.rutgers.edu