The Saint Louis University microcredential in beginning Portuguese is an academic microcredential consisting of six required credit hours. Satisfactory completion of the required courses allows the student to develop the necessary skills to conduct beginning-level communication in Portuguese by acquiring appropriate vocabulary, grammar, reading, writing, listening comprehension, speaking capabilities, and an introduction to Portuguese-speaking culture.
The microcredential in beginning Portuguese aligns itself with similar programs both in the Department of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures in St. Louis and at Saint Louis University-Madrid, in that it is designed to help students gain a broader understanding of themselves, as well as the languages and cultures of others.
Admission Requirements
For current, active Saint Louis University students wishing to declare a microcredential, complete the Update for Student Curriculum Record form.
For non-Saint Louis University students, click here to apply as a Visiting/Non-Degree Seeking Student.
Course List | Code | Title | Credits |
| PG 1010 | Communicating in Portuguese I | 3 |
| PG 1020 | Communicating in Portuguese II | 3 |
| Total Credits | 6 |
Continuation Standards
Students must earn a grade of "C" or better in each required course. Students who do not achieve the "C" or better grade in a required course will be expected to repeat the course in an attempt to achieve the "C" or better grade. Students may repeat a required course one time. Failure to achieve the "C" or better grade after one repeat attempt will have the student dismissed from the microcredential in Beginning Portuguese.
Note: SLU-Madrid and SLU-St. Louis program requirements vary slightly by campus.
Students can complete all or part of the Portuguese microcredential at Saint Louis University-Madrid.
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