Department of Modern Languages and Linguistics

The Portuguese language programme at UWI, St Augustine began in 1988, with two Luso-Brazilian language and culture courses, in conjunction with the Universidade de Brasília. The Portuguese and Brazilian Studies Section of Modern Languages and Linguistics started the Minor in Brazilian Studies in 2013 (read more here).

Our students come from a variety of disciplines, especially Spanish, and the interdisciplinary Bachelor of Arts (BA) Latin American Studies.

Students reading Portuguese and Brazilian Studies are able to utilise their newly acquired language and culture skills in many ways to enhance their careers or future career goals.

Click on our links below for more information on the Section, our Disciplines, Programme and Activities:

• About Brazil
• About the Portuguese Language

Programme

• Overview of the Portuguese and Brazilian Studies Section
• Structure and Requirements of the Minor in Brazilian Studies
• Courses in Portuguese and Brazilian Studies

Students

• Hear from Our Students
• Academic Prizes
• Careers Using Portuguese

Staff

• Meet Our Staff

Our Projects

• Take Part in Our Annual Events
• A Alma Brasileira - The Brazilian Soul

Social Media:

• Falando Português na UWI (Section Blog)
• UWI Brazilian Portuguese Club page, and
• 

We support Acanne Trinidad & Tobago (Capoeira).