Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina

The Brazilian Sign Language (Libras) program aims to produce and disseminate knowledge in the fields of language, literature, and culture, while providing the necessary resources for the education and professional preparation of future Libras teachers and specialists. The program promotes the development of competent, critical, and creative professionals who are actively integrated into society.

Brazilian Sign Language (Libras) graduates will achieve mastery of Libras in its cultural, structural, and functional dimensions and will be prepared for careers as teachers, researchers, literary critics, translators, interpreters, proofreaders, screenwriters, cultural advisors, and lexicographers, among others. They are encouraged to value linguistic and cultural diversity, engage socially, and assume professional roles that promote inclusion and mutual understanding. They will also be able to work interdisciplinarily and collaboratively, contributing to problem-solving and informed decision-making in language-related fields.

Graduates of the teaching degree (licenciatura) will be equipped  to teach  Libras  as  a  first and  second  language and to work with education management in various settings,  such  as  schools, universities and  public institutions belonging to  the  health  and  justice sectors, among others.

Graduates of the non-teaching bachelor’s degree (bacharelado) are qualified to work as Libras translators and interpreters across a range of social contexts.

Note: this program requires a separate entrance examination. Visit the program’s website for information on the application deadlines and procedures.