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Upper-level Portuguese: Traditions, Culture, and Current events through Brazilian folklore
PORTUG 30

Course Information

Description

PORTUG 30 engages students in the exploration of Brazil’s five geographic regions, while examining the role of Brazilian folklore and traditions in contemporary society. Students learn about cultural elements (as folk tales, celebrations, practices, and beliefs) peculiar to each region and analyze how these traditions are connected to the Brazilian history and natural environment. Readings and discussions with guest speakers help students to connect these traditions to current events, as environmental challenges, indigenous and African-Brazilian communities struggles, among others. Through the interpretation and analysis of authentic texts (YouTube videos, documentaries, newspaper articles, and literature), students continue to build vocabulary and review and refine various grammatical structures. Students also build on oral, written, and intercultural competences through communicative activities and interactive discussions with Portuguese-speaking guests.

Course Notes

Conducted in Portuguese. May not be taken Pass/Fail but may be taken Sat/Unsat by GSAS students. Not open to auditors.

School Faculty of Arts & Sciences
Credits 4
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Course Component Lecture
Subject Portuguese
Grading Basis FAS Letter Graded
General Education N/A
Quantitative Reasoning with Data N/A
Divisional Distribution Arts and Humanities
Course Level Primarily for Undergraduate Students