Icons, Legends, and Myths in Brazil (210-0-2)

Instructors

Mirella Gomes da Silva
Kresge 3544
Office Hours: MWF 11am

Meeting Info

Locy Hall 106: Mon, Wed 10:00AM - 10:50AM

Overview of class

Representations in graphic materials, documentaries, film, theater, folklore, narrative fiction, and popular music of historical, literary, and popular figures in the national imagination. May include English or Portuguese discussion sections.

Registration Requirements

Prerequisite for Portuguese discussion section: PORT 201-0, PORT 202-0, or sufficient score on placement exam. Prerequisite for English discussion section: none.

Learning Objectives

At the end of the course, students will:
1) develop an understanding of the main historical, social, and cultural issues in Brazil from the colonial period to the present.
2) comprehend the importance of myths in Brazilian popular culture 3) learned and applied fundamental concepts of literary and cultural criticism by practicing both close-readings and narrative analysis.
4) reflect on how the understanding of the mythical imagination of the past can help us understand issues in the present.
5) develop their writing skills (in English or Portuguese).

Class Materials (Required)

All materials will be available on Canvas,

Class Notes

PORTUGUESE DISCUSSION SECTION REQUIRED FOR PORTUGUESE MINORS.
Portuguese 210-0-2/ CLS 202-0-3 - DISCUSSION IN ENGLISH.
Portuguese 210-0-4 - DISCUSSION IN PORTUGUESE.

Class Attributes

Literature and Arts Foundational Discipline
Historical Studies Distro Area
Interdisciplinary Distro-rules apply
Literature & Fine Arts Distro Area

Associated Classes

DIS - Kresge Centennial Hall 2-435: Fri 10:00AM - 10:50AM

DIS - Kresge Cent. Hall 2-380 Kaplan: Fri 1:00PM - 1:50PM