The requirements for the Latin American Studies Certificate include one course in history, one course in government, one course in economics, two elective courses, and the Latin American Studies Senior Tutorial in which students write a major research paper under the guidance of a faculty adviser. This interdisciplinary certificate concentration includes two required courses in regional history, one economics course, one government course, and two electives addressing ideological or cultural perspectives and regional or international affairs. The European Studies Senior Colloquium is the capstone of this program in which students complete a major research paper under the guidance of European Studies faculty. A detailed list of requirements and courses can be found in the FLL Handbook. The Spanish Department welcomes students from other majors who wish to complete a Spanish minor.
Students begin at an appropriate level based on the placement examination given upon entrance.
Most Portuguese majors begin their study with Intensive Advanced Portuguese, although some students with less preparation take Intensive Basic Portuguese, which means they must take two additional semester courses in Portuguese to complete their major. All Portuguese majors must study a second language. All Portuguese majors are required to study overseas. Students are encouraged to spend at least a semester in Portugal or Brazil. Summer, semester, and full-year programs are available through Georgetown.