| Programme |
The objective of the Portuguese programme is to raise participants’ proficiency in Portuguese language to a high level while acquiring a solid grounding of knowledge of the Lusophone world. The Portuguese programme is offered as a minor. To complete a minor in Portuguese students are required to take a total of 36 credits.
Learning Outcomes
Students who have completed a BA programme in Portuguese should be able to:
| • | Appreciate the cultural diversity of the Lusophone world. |
| • | Participate in situational conversations relating to topics in current affairs, social, and cultural issues at an advanced level of essential vocabulary and expressions in Portuguese |
| • | Demonstrate the ability to address issues and problems related to the Portuguese language and Lusophone cultures creatively and as independent learners |
| • | Apply knowledge of Portuguese to the critical evaluation of differences and commonalities with their own culture. |
| • | Communicate with people from other cultures and recognise cultural differences |
| • | Encourage and respect the contributions of people from different cultural and linguistic backgrounds |
| • | Understand and use complex linguistic structures |
| • | Use knowledge of Lusophone cultures and societies and Portuguese language skills to act as a bridge between Portuguese speakers and the people of Hong Kong, Macau, and Mainland China |
