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The Portuguese language is one of our country's greatest assets, and sharing this knowledge is one of the noblest and most important professions for building our future. The Portuguese Language and Literature course at PUCRS prepares you to be an educator and transform lives. One of the great advantages of our course is the flexible curriculum, which allows students to choose different paths, opting for more literature or Portuguese language subjects. In addition to working as a Portuguese and literature teacher, you can also work in other areas, such as editor, proofreader, writer, content creator, among others.
Through integration with the Creative Writing course, which is the first of its kind in Brazil, our course also allows you to pursue a career as a writer. In addition, here you will develop skills and competencies that are essential for the profession, such as ethics, creativity, critical and questioning thinking, listening, empathy and much more. Graduates in Portuguese Language and Literature from PUCRS have the chance to be agents of change, being able to make a real difference in the lives of many people.
Can you relate to this and are you already imagining your day-to-day life on the course? Find out more details and come study at PUCRS.
Course coordination
Paulo Ricardo Kralik Angelini
paulo.angelini@pucrs.br
Those who study Portuguese Literature – Bachelor’s degree at PUCRS can choose different paths, opting for more disciplines in literature or Portuguese language. Our curriculum also offers a strong pedagogical foundation and great integration with other areas of humanities.
Possibility of experiencing international experiences with academic mobility grants
The only course in the State with the possibility of focusing, from the sixth semester onwards, on literature or linguistics
Extracurricular activities through the Institute of Culture, such as lectures and courses and contact with the classroom from the first year of the course
Possibility of integration with the Graduate Program in Literature, one of the best in Brazil and curriculum linked to Creative Writing, a unique course in the country
Multiple facilities for hands-on activities that enhance classroom learning and equip students for real-world professional challenges.
Interdisciplinarity is part of the essence of our course. From the first semesters, for example, students share knowledge from different undergraduate courses in the Introduction to Teaching and basic courses at the School of Humanities. There is a great deal of sharing of subjects with the Creative Writing and English Language Arts courses, promoting synergy among students.
See related coursesOur School allows you to study in an interdisciplinary environment, bringing you, your colleagues and teachers closer to common areas in teaching and also in research.
We have a wide variety of scientific initiation scholarships alongside renowned researchers, who encourage your development and the production of knowledge.
Are you curious to learn more about the School and the course?
Schedule a guided tour and come and see everything about your undergraduate course up close. This is the ideal time for you to explore the spaces and ask questions to course coordinators and professors.
Thousands of internship opportunities connect students to the job market during their undergraduate studies.
One of the best infrastructures in the country, on a unique and safe campus, with one of the best locations in Porto Alegre: central and easy to access.
Create projects that go beyond the classroom and connect to one of the largest innovation ecosystems, transforming your ideas into projects that positively impact the world.
Do an exchange during your undergraduate degree.
Check out which paths you can follow from this course and explore all the possibilities for a fluid training.
Undergraduate Studies
Letters: Portuguese Language
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