Overview

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. The program is offered by University of Wisconsin Madison.

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.

The department's graduate program in Portuguese is consistently among the finest in the country. Twenty to twenty-five teaching assistantships are offered each year to graduate candidates in Spanish and Portuguese. A full complement of courses in Portuguese, Brazilian, and Luso-African literatures, culture, and linguistics is offered on a regular basis.

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. A knowledge of other languages is strongly recommended for advanced work in Hispanic and Luso-Brazilian fields.

Key Facts

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.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

History of the Portuguese Language

Portuguese Civilization

Brazilian Civilization

Survey of Portuguese Literature before 1825

Survey of Brazilian Literature before 1890

Lusophone African Literature

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-05 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

31 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Madison, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Admission to candidacy for the master's degree presupposes an undergraduate major in Portuguese at UW–Madison or its equivalent

Applicants with a B.A. in Portuguese must have an undergraduate GPA of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale, and a GPA in Portuguese courses of at least 3.25. Exceptions to these requirements may be made by the admissions committee

Three (3) letters of recommendation

Send one (1) official copy of ALL university transcripts to the Department of Spanish & Portuguese. Notarized English translations should accompany ALL non-English transcripts

TOEFL test is required for ALL applicants whose native language is NOT English, or whose undergraduate instruction was NOT in English

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Tuition Fees

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25732 USD / year

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25732 USD / year

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12404 USD / year

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Additional Details

Minnesota Resident: $20,714

Living costs

Madison

United States

1015 - 1752 USD / month

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