About The Program
The PFP admits UGA undergraduate students of all majors who demonstrate a unique talent for the study of Portuguese and the motivation to reach the highest levels of proficiency.
The PFP is fully integrated with the Department of Romance Language’s Portuguese Program, but offers additional benefits to exceptional students in recognition of their dedication to excellence in Portuguese.
All students will sign a contract agreeing to follow eligibility and program requirements. They will also agree to the use of their personal data by The Language Flagship and acknowledge that their progress will be tracked for the duration of the Flagship Program and beyond.
Curricular Requirements
Reach advanced proficiency in Portuguese prior to Capstone Year in Brazil, and Superior proficiency upon completion of the program.
Reach the 4000 level prior to Capstone Year, and complete at least two content or Language Across the Curriculum courses (taught in Portuguese) at UGA during the program.
(Most PFP students will also complete the Portuguese minor before graduation.)
Extracurricular Requirements
Participation in weekly tutorial sessions with a native or near-native speaker of Portuguese.
Attendance at PFP-sponsored lectures, film screenings, workshops, and other cultural activities.
Active role as an ambassador of the PFP at UGA, in Georgia, and beyond.
PFP Scholar Obligations
Pursue excellence in the study of Portuguese with the goal of reaching Superior proficiency in the language.
Demonstrate substantial progress, by Flagship Program standards, toward professional level Portuguese and develop a thorough understanding of Luso-Brazilian culture.
Be a dedicated student of Portuguese who is fully engaged both in the classroom and in extracurricular programs.
Language Across the Curriculum in Portuguese
UGA is currently developing new Language Across the Curriculum content courses, taught entirely or partially in Portuguese. Options for new LAC courses include sociology, geography, psychology, and forestry and natural resources. For more, see bulletin.uga.edu