Topics in Advanced Portuguese (303-0-1)

Topic

Brazil's Historical and Artistic Perspectives

Instructors

Ana C Thome Williams
847/467-1052
3-552 Kresge

Meeting Info

Parkes Hall 214: Mon, Wed, Fri 2:00PM - 2:50PM

Overview of class

Students will deepen their knowledge of the Portuguese language through the study of Brazil's History and Art. By reading from texts, analyzing and discussing videos, documentaries and Artwork depicting Brazil's historical and socio-cultural aspects, students will have an overall idea about the country's evolution from pre-colonial times to nowadays' perspectives. Prerequisite: PORT 201, PORT 202 or Dept. Placement.

Registration Requirements

Prerequisite: PORT 201, PORT 202 or Dept. Placement.

Learning Objectives

At the end of this quarter, students should be able to:
▪ Acquire mid-to high advanced level of listening, speaking, reading and writing skills in the Portuguese language that will enable them to fully use the language at the best of their abilities;
▪ Understand about Brazil's historical perspectives and how visual arts and literature play an important role in this arena;
▪ Draw conclusions about Brazil's social and economic development throughout historical aspects regarding its phases before and after the country's independence;
▪ Observe the process of "decolonizing" Brazil in relation to the "1922' Semana da Arte Moderna" and regarding today's perspectives in valuing minorities - Indigenous people, Afro-Brazilians and Immigrants - as essential elements to the "making of Brazil".
▪ Make comparisons between USA and Brazil's historical aspects regarding colonization and decolonization.

Class Materials (Required)

All the required reading materials, and videos will be available on Canvas.

Class Materials (Suggested)

Extra materials will be available on Canvas or at the library.