There are several ways you can get involved in Portuguese beyond the classroom. You can participate in a end-of- term dinner; come to a Portuguese film screening during LLCU International Film night participate in many events organized by the Queen’s International Student Centre or get acquainted with Kingston’s vibrant Portuguese community.
Course dinner
Being a university student in Portugal, you would most certainly be invited to participate in a class or course dinner. This is an event which allows people within a certain group to socialize outside of the otherwise formal school or class setting, having conversations, interacting and sharing experiences, while having a meal and drink at a cheaper group price.
In trying to create such a tradition at the Department of Languages, Literatures and Cultures (LLCU) of Queen’s University, past and present students of Beginning Portuguese have socialized and shared wonderful Portuguese meals at Minos Takeout and Dining or at the Portuguese Cultural Centre of Kingston.
Course dinner – Fall 2020
Cancelled due to COVID-19.
Course dinner Winter 2021
We had an online videocall for a virtual course dinner in which current and previous students of the Beginning Portuguese course were sent the recipes to cook a menu of authentic Portuguese food.
Appetizers: Melon with prosciutto (melão com presunto); soup: Portuguese green broth soup (caldo verde): entrée: stewed chicken (frango guisado) with cooked white rice (arroz branco seco); dessert: cantaloupe with Port wine (meloa com vinho do Porto).
Course dinner- Fall 2019
With the presence of the Head of Department, Dr. Donato Santeramo, members of the Committee of Portuguese Language and Culture at Queen's University, current and former students of the Beginning Portuguese Language and Culture course and some guests.
“costela em vinho tinto” (ribs cooked in red wine), chouriço à bombeiro (flame grilled chouriço sausage), “azeitonas em azeite e alho” olives in olive oil and garlic; “canja de galinha” Portuguese chicken broth soup; “bacalhau à Zé do Pipo” codfish with mashed potatoes and mayonnaise; “rabanadas com molho de frutos secos” (French toast with a special Port wine and nuts sauce), and chestnuts; coffee/espresso
Course dinner- Winter 2019
With the presence of members of the Committee of Portuguese Language and Culture at Queen's University, and current and former students of the Beginning Portuguese Language and Culture course.
“moelas” (stewed gizzards), "caldo verde" (Portuguese green soup), “francesinha” (sandwich with varied meat, melted cheese and beer sauce, also served with french fries), “pudim de café" (coffee pudding) and expresso coffee
Course dinner- Fall 2018
With the presence of members of the Committee of Portuguese Language and Culture at Queen's University, and current and former students of the Beginning Portuguese Language and Culture course.
“cogumelos com molho de alho” (mushrooms with garlic sauce), “caldo verde" (Portuguese green soup), “arroz de pato” (duck rice), “pastel de natas” (custard pie), roasted chestnuts and espresso coffee.
Course dinner- Winter 2018
With the presence of the Head of Department, Dr. David Pugh, Dr. Donato Santeramo, members of the Committee of Portuguese Language and Culture at Queen's University, and current and former students of the Beginning Portuguese Language and Culture course.
“Chouriço assado com aguardente” (Portuguese sausage flame-broiled on moonshine), “caldo verde" (Portuguese green soup), “Borrego assado no forno” (oven-roasted lamb), “musse de chocolate” (chocolate mousse), and espresso coffee.
Course Dinner- Fall 2017
with the presence of members of the Committee of Portuguese Language and Culture at Queen's University, and current and former students of the Beginning Portuguese Language and Culture course.
“Caldo Verde" (Portuguese green soup), “Arroz de Marisco” (Seafood Rice), and “castanhas assadas” (roasted chestnuts)
Course Dinner- Winter 2017
with the presence of the Department Head, Dr. Donato Santeramo, members of the Committee of Portuguese Language and Culture at Queen's University, and students from the Beginning Portuguese course.
"Caldo Verde" (Portuguese green soup) and Carne de Porco à Alentejana (Alentejo Pork Meat with Clams)
Course Dinner – Fall 2016
with the presence of the Committee of Portuguese Language and Culture at Queen’s University
“Caldo Verde” (Portuguese green soup), “Bacalhau com natas” (codfish with cream) and chestnuts
Course Dinner – Spring 2016
“Caldo Verde” (Portuguese green soup), “Feijoada à Transmontana” (bean stew with pork)
Course Dinner – Fall 2015
“Caldo Verde” (Portuguese green soup) and “Bacalhau à Brás” (cod à la Brás)
Portuguese Film Night
Films in Portuguese (with English subtitles) are shown throughout the academic year as part of the LLCU International Film Night. These screenings are open to all students and Kingston public
Announcements regarding the film titles and exact times will be made at the beginning of each term. You can also check our news section for the most updated event information.
Queen's International Student Centre
The Queen’s University International Centre (QUIC) is an international education support service for students, faculty and staff at Queen’s. Through its activities the Centre promotes an internationally informed and cross culturally sensitive university community.
QUIC programs and services support
- the academic and personal development of international students, other international members of the Queen’s community, and their families;
- the academic and personal development of Queen’s students, staff and faculty interested in Education Abroad; and
- the internationalization of the campus by working with university departments, offices, groups and individuals to enhance and diversify the international learning environment at Queen’s through educational and training activities.
QUIC offers many cultural events and get-together for students, as well as the opportunity to volunteer to support international students with improving their English as they integrate into Queen’s life. It is a fruitful way to meet other students from other countries, to help and to learn from one another.
Check QUIC Calendar of Events for the most up-to-date information.
Kingston community
Kingston has a vibrant and thriving Portuguese community.
Portuguese Cultural Centre is a cultural heritage group that provides social and cultural activities for the Portuguese community, organizes three soccer teams and participates in Folklore events.