Portuguese and Philosophy, MA (Hons)

Course summary

One of the world's ten most widely spoken languages, Portuguese is estimated to have around 260 million speakers. From Brazil to Mozambique, the many countries where it is spoken have fascinatingly rich and varied cultures. Philosophy has been at the core of Western intellectual life for at least 2,500 years. Studying Portuguese and Philosophy together helps you understand the contemporary world, as well as shedding light on the past. PortugueseStudy at Edinburgh and you will have the opportunity to develop advanced spoken and written skills in Portuguese. In addition to intensive language training, you will be immersed in an extraordinary range of literature, film, music and arts from:

• Portugal

• Brazil

• Portuguese-speaking (Lusophone) Africa

Many of our graduates started as complete beginners in Portuguese. By the end of the programme, you will be able to demonstrate a range of linguistic skills and crucial intercultural competencies. PhilosophyStudying philosophy allows you to think about some of the great philosophical questions in a clear, disciplined and systematic manner. Philosophy:

• introduces you to the thinking of some of the great philosophers of the past and present

• illuminates the connections between diverse areas of human experience

• makes you more aware of the assumptions that form the basis of your beliefs

Why EdinburghAs a world-leading historic, festival and capital city, Edinburgh is the ideal place to study a global language in its cultural context. Philosophy has been taught at the University since its foundation in 1583 and we have been teaching Portuguese for over 30 years.Studying over four years enables you to choose courses, including from other disciplines, that match your own interests, expertise and employability needs. Combined with your core courses, our options help you gain skills in many areas of the arts, humanities and social sciences. You will spend Year 3 in a country where Portuguese is spoken. We are unique in Scotland in offering students a full academic year abroad within the four-year honours programme, regardless of whether you spend the year studying or working.

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