Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina

The Portuguese Language and Literature program aims to train professionals who are both knowledgeable and autonomous, equipped to engage systematically, reflectively, and critically with themes and issues related to linguistic and literary knowledge across diverse contexts of spoken and written communication.

The program covers three major areas: 1) Portuguese Language and Linguistics, 2) Literature (Portuguese Literature, Brazilian Literature and Literary Theory) and 3) Latin (Language and Literature). Most courses are offered by the Department of Vernacular (Portuguese) Language and Literature from the School of Communication and Arts.

In the second half of the program, students have the option to choose whether they want to pursue a teaching degree (licenciatura) or a research-focused bachelor’s degree (bacharelado).

The teaching degree is offered by the Department of Teaching Methodology from the School of Education. This department is responsible for the teaching courses and internships, which are conducted in primary and secondary schools. At the conclusion of each internship, students write a report on their teaching experiences.

Graduates with a teaching degree can work in primary and secondary schools, as well as in preparation courses for university entrance examinations in the area of Portuguese Language or Literature. They may also pursue graduate studies to further their training for a university teaching career.

For students who do not pursue a teaching degree, the focus shifts to research. Under the guidance of a faculty supervisor, they select specific and elective courses aligned with their research interests. In their final year, they develop a research project and write a thesis, which is publicly defended before an examining committee.

Graduates who choose not to obtain a teaching degree often continue their studies in graduate school. Outside of academia, they find opportunities in text revision, consulting, and advisory services for educational and textual projects.