PortuguesePapers and CoursesThe Portuguese programme at Otago began in 2008, and already offers a Minor in Portuguese and a Diploma in Language endorsed in Portuguese. The programme offers the only New Zealand tertiary-credit papers in Portuguese language to intermediate and advanced levels. No previous knowledge of Portuguese is required to start your studies in Portuguese at Otago. However, if you have prior learning of Portuguese or have had an extended stay in Portugal or Brazil, you may be eligible to enter the programme above 100-level. Please contact a course advisor to check your eligibility. Minor in Latin American StudiesTo do a minor in Latin American Studies you will need to take the following papers: One of PORT 141, SPAN 141 Download a poster for the Latin American Studies programme here (PDF, 1.45 MB) Download a poster for PORT241: Brazil: Culture and Identity here (PDF, 14.5 MB) Minor in PortugueseTo obtain a minor in Portuguese you only need to take five PORT papers. Three papers need to be above 100 level, and at least one must be at 300 level. Diploma in LanguagesThis Diploma introduces a qualification for students which allows them to complete a programme of study concurrently with their Bachelor's degree. For the Diploma in Languages (DipLang) endorsed in Portuguese, seven PORT papers are needed, including PORT 331 and PORT 332. These papers would normally be completed concurrently alongside a degree programme over four years, with 36 points completed in each of the years concurrent with the degree and 18 points of the Diploma to be completed in the fourth year of study. Up to 36 points could be cross-credited from the degree programme towards the Diploma, thereby reducing the Diploma from four to three years of concurrent study. Students who complete an 18-point Summer School paper in January and February will be able to reduce the in-semester concurrent study component still further. Please contact Department of Languages and Cultures course advisors to plan a relevant Diploma programme. Click on the links below to find out more about the diploma, including prescriptions and requirements. Diploma in Language: http://www.otago.ac.nz/courses/qualifications/diplang.html Other optionsPortuguese is also an important part of the Latin American Studies programme, which is available as a minor subject. Apart from studying the Portuguese language, you can also choose to take one of our culture papers, where you will get to know and understand different aspects of the cultures of Portuguese-speaking countries. Click on the paper code to find out more about the paper, including prescriptions and timetables.
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