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Introduction to Language, Literature, and Culture of the Portuguese-Speaking World


Course Description

Emphasis is placed on literary and cultural skills to promote students' ability to read and analyze literary texts, while concentrating on expressing themselves accurately in both oral and written Portuguese. Given in Portuguese.


Athena Title

Intro to Lang Lit and Culture


Prerequisite

PORT 3010 or permission of department


Semester Course Offered

Offered fall and spring


Grading System

A - F (Traditional)


Student Learning Outcomes

  • Students will process a depth of understanding that develops openness and promotes an examination of values and attitudes.
  • Students will examine and understand behaviors in order to explain and dispel misconceptions and stereotypes about Brazilian culture.
  • Students will recognize works and authors of Brazilian literature.
  • Students will become familiar with and have discussions about recent news on Brazilian media about a variety of current topics related to culture.
  • Students will deliver detailed and organized presentations on literary and cultural topics, in paragraphs and using various time frames through spoken and written language.

Topical Outline

  • Representative literary texts from the five literary genres: poetry, drama, essay, novel, and short story. Portuguese colonial influence in Brazil and Lusophone Africa. Major themes discussed in the literature and cultures of the Portuguese- speaking world. Fundamentals of writing research papers.

Syllabus