Carried around the globe by exploration and colonialism, Portuguese is a Romance language originating on the Iberian Peninsula. Courses of study focus on grammar, syntax and vocabulary as well as native speakers’ cultures. Expert speakers often become translators or teachers, or employed for global business firms or government agencies.

A bachelor's degree is given to students who fulfill the necessary requirements given by the college or university they are attending. The requirements include three to seven years of focus on a subject, typically referred to as a major or concentration.