Portuguese/English: What the Programme Involves and What Students May Study in Art/Humanities
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Portuguese/English is a language-based programme that brings Portuguese and English into one course of study. It is designed around the study of languages and the communication, literary and cultural dimensions associated with them.
In the JAMB brochure, Portuguese/English is listed as programme number 67 under Arts/Humanities. It appears alongside other language and humanities programmes such as Portuguese, French, Linguistics and English-related courses.
What Is Portuguese/English About?
The programme centres on developing knowledge and competence in Portuguese and English. Depending on the institution's curriculum, students may encounter language structure, communication, literature, translation, culture and related areas of language study.
Studying two languages can also expose students to different cultural perspectives and ways of communicating. This makes the programme particularly relevant to students who have an interest in languages, literature, communication and international interaction.
Areas Students May Encounter
- Portuguese language studies
- English language studies
- Literature and literary studies
- Language and communication
- Translation and interpretation
- Portuguese-speaking cultures
- English-speaking cultures
- Language research and academic writing
Who May Be Interested in the Programme?
Portuguese/English may appeal to students who enjoy learning languages and communicating with people from different linguistic and cultural backgrounds. It can also be a good fit for someone who enjoys reading, writing, literature and the study of how languages work.
Skills You Can Develop
- Language and communication skills
- Writing and comprehension
- Critical reading
- Research skills
- Translation and interpretation skills
- Cross-cultural communication
- Presentation and interpersonal communication
Portuguese/English and the Art/Humanities Category
The JAMB course listing places Portuguese/English within Arts/Humanities. Candidates should therefore keep the course's exact title in mind when searching for admission information, especially because the brochure contains several other language programmes with different names and admission entries.
What to Check Before Choosing the Course
Although the course name gives an indication of its language focus, students should also examine the curriculum and institution-specific admission information before making a choice. The available JAMB admission entry should be checked carefully rather than assuming that the requirements for another language programme automatically apply.
For further programme and admission information, candidates can consult the document provided below.
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