The Portuguese World Language Institute promotes global intercultural understanding by supporting research and excellence in the teaching and learning of Portuguese as a world language.
- To affirm Portuguese as a global language of intercultural communication, education, research and business.
- To be a resource for teaching and learning Portuguese
- To encourage Portuguese speaking families in the USA to use Portuguese as their heritage language.
- To promote intercultural understanding and appreciation of the Portuguese language and cultures among the diverse communities in the United States and beyond.
- To foster dialogue with policy makers, to enhance the teaching and learning of Portuguese as a world language in the United States and beyond.
World Language Institute, Lesley University, MA USA