Brazilian & Global Portuguese Minor

Requirements: 6 courses

At least 3 of the 6 courses must be taught in Portuguese or include a preceptorial (P) component. See Portuguese course listings.

Up to 2 of the following Portuguese language courses may be counted towards the minor:

  • PORTUGUE 203 - Intermediate Portuguese
  • PORTUGUE 203A - Intensive Brazilian Portuguese
  • PORTUGUE 204 - Advanced Intermediate Portuguese

Study Option: Duke-approved courses taught in Portuguese in Study Abroad Programs may also count towards this minor concentration, with approval of the program advisor and the Director of Undergraduate Studies.

Department S/U Policy: Only one S/U class can count toward the major/minor requirements

Study Abroad

Students are strongly urged to study abroad since this is the best way to achieve language proficiency and to acquire knowledge of a country’s culture. Courses taken abroad count toward the core and/or related courses as follows:


Duke-Administered Summer Programs
•    Duke-in-Brazil.  Minor: One course may be counted.
Non-Duke-Administered Semester Programs
•    Minor: One course per semester may be counted.
Non-Duke-Administered Summer Programs
•    Minor: One course may be counted.