Interpreting Culture (202-0-1)

Topic

Icons, Legends, and Myths in Brazil

Instructors

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

Meeting Info

Locy Hall 301: Mon, Wed 12:00PM - 12:50PM

Overview of class

Interpreting Culture: Icons, Legends, and Myths in Brazil

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

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)

Materials available on Canvas.

Class Notes

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

Class Attributes

Literature and Arts Foundational Discipline
Literature & Fine Arts Distro Area

Enrollment Requirements

Enrollment Requirements: Pre-registration -- Reserved for Comparative Literature students.

Associated Classes

DIS - Kresge Centennial Hall 2-425: Fri 12:00PM - 12:50PM