Tags: Portuguese

Mariana Ribeiro Rodrigues holds a BA in Languages, Literatures and Cultures from the University of Alto Douro e Trás-os-Montes and an MA in Teaching of Portuguese and English from the University of Porto.  Throughout her academic career, Mariana has developed a great appreciation for the culture and literature of her home country, Portugal, which she is excited to share with the learning community at UGA, where she is serving as a Fulbright…

Késsia holds a degree in Portuguese and English Language and Literature from the Federal University of Grande Dourados.  Originally from Brazil, over the past seven years, she has taught English as a foreing laguage to students of all ages, proficiency levels, and learning contexts. In recent years, she has worked as an English teacher in the municipal school system of Dourados, Brazil, and volunteered as a Portuguese teacher for migrants…

The Portuguese Program at the University of Georgia celebrated a milestone as twelve outstanding students were inducted into the Sigma Pi Lambda chapter of the Phi Lambda Beta Society of Portuguese Learning. This marks the first-ever induction ceremony at UGA, commemorating the chapter's establishment in 2024. The Sigma Pi Lambda chapter was launched through the efforts of student Sibel Olcal, whose dedication to promoting the Portuguese…

The American Portuguese Studies Association (APSA), a leading organization for scholars and educators dedicated to the study of the Portuguese language and Lusophone world, announced the election of Dr. Cecília Rodrigues as its new president. With a long-standing commitment to advancing research and outreach in the field of Portuguese and Lusophone studies, Dr. Rodrigues' election marks an exciting new chapter for the association. Founded in…

The Portuguese Program at the University of Georgia is set to enhance its commitment to the Portuguese language and culture with the establishment of Sigma Pi Lambda, a new chapter of Phi Lambda Beta, a Collegiate Honor Society of the American Association of Teachers of Spanish and Portuguese. This initiative aims to foster a deeper appreciation for the Portuguese language and Luso-Afro-Brazilian cultures among students and faculty alike.…

On Oct. 17, the Black feminist scholar Djamila Ribeiro visited the University of Georgia’s campus to speak about her new book Where We Stand — her first work translated into English. “Seeing my work translated into English has been particularly rewarding as it allows my ideas to resonate with a broader audience while maintaining the core of what’s rooted in my experiences as a Black woman in Brazil,” Ribeiro said. While in Athens, Ribeiro met…

Welcome to Laura de Brito Mallmann! This is her first semester teaching Portuguese to UGA students as a Fulbright Foreign Language Teaching Assistant (FTLA) in the Department of Romance Languages. She shares her reflections on the importance of language learning and culture: I was born and raised in a small town in Rio Grande do Sul, where the community shaped much of who I am today. Growing up, everyone in my neighborhood knew each other, so I…

Welcome to Romario Souza Santos! This is his first semester teaching Portuguese to UGA students as a Fulbright Foreign Language Teaching Assistant (FTLA) in the Department of Romance Languages. He shares his reflections on being a cultural ambassador:Coming from a modest family, I am a first-generation college student. Before graduating, I took on several different jobs, each of which provided me with skills that later helped me navigate…

Yasmin Paiva de Siqueira is originally from São Paulo, Brazil. She holds a Bachelor's and Teaching Degree in Language and Literature (Portuguese and English) from The Faculty of Philosophy, Languages and Human Sciences of the University of São Paulo (FFLCH/USP).  Currently, she is a second year Master's student in the Portuguese Program in the Department of Romance Languages at the University of Georgia. Moreover, she is a…

Victória Lane Silva is a PhD student in the Department of Romance Languages - Portuguese, with a keen interest in Afro-Latin American literature. Originally from Salvador, Bahia, Brazil, she has a deep passion for her hometown. In 2022-2023, she gained valuable experience as a Fulbright grantee in the Foreign Language Teaching Assistant program, serving as a Portuguese Teaching Assistant at UGA. Victória completed her master’s degree in…