Advanced Portuguese I: Images of Brazil through Contemporary Cinema
PORTUG 40
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Course Information
Description
In this advanced Portuguese language and culture course, you will explore Brazilian culture(s) through contemporary films. The course examines major Brazilian films in their historical, political, and social context. You will become familiar with relevant concepts in cultural studies and explore different modalities of Brazilian film in relation to the already established tradition of the 1960s "Cinema Novo". Students will have various opportunities to engage in interactive communicative activities, participate in discussions, develop their interpretive and presentational skills in Portuguese and participate in creative assignments, including a short film by the end of the semester. No previous experience with film study is necessary. This course is conducted entirely in Portuguese and films are shown in Portuguese with English subtitles.
Course Notes
This course meets regularly on Tuesdays and Thursdays, with additional asynchronous components. Conducted in Portuguese. May not be taken Pass/Fail, but may be taken Sat/Unsat by GSAS students. Not open to auditors. This course is taught by members of the Department.
Recommended Prep
Prerequisite: PORTUG 30 OR Permission of Course Head.
Available for Harvard Cross Registration
