An increasing number of students are interested in traveling to Brazil, Portugal and Latin America. Students can learn Portuguese and pursue Brazilian studies at UNCW.
Why Choose Portuguese
Today's student population is more in contact with Portuguese-speaking communities than ever before. As a result, they are more curious about Brazil, Portugal and other areas of the Portuguese-speaking world. Additionally, there is a second generation of Brazilian and Portuguese-Americans who want to learn the language of their heritage.
Ready to take the plunge?
Check out what our minor in Portuguese and Brazilian Studies is all about.
the second-largest economy and consumer market in the America
The South American country is an alternative economy pulsing with new energy and concrete job potential. Social entrepreneurship is one of its key sectors, but there are the banking, oil and tourism industries as well.
Half of all U.S. businesses in Latin America are located in Brazil and there are a growing number of businesses in the southeast of the United States with interests there.
Portuguese is:
the third most widely spoken Western language after Spanish and English
the sixth worldwide after Mandarin, Spanish, English, Hindi and Arabic
spoken in eight countries across Africa, Asia, Europe and Latin America
There are many geo-sociopolitical reasons that make Portuguese a useful asset language.
Our Portuguese program strives to reflect the breadth and wealth of the Portuguese-speaking world in its language, culture and literature classes. We empower our students to creatively and resourcefully deal with the complex challenges of the contemporary world through language.
