Introduction to Brazilian Literature and Culture
Cross-listed with PORT392
This course offers an introduction to Brazilian Literature and Cinema. It seeks to give you a panoramic view of modern and contemporary Brazilian cinema and literature in relation to history, social dynamics, diversity, politics, and language. You will read short literary texts and watch films throughout the term. You will discuss drastic changes in Brazil, examining Brazilian culture within a larger Latin American and world contexts. The course will also explore different critical approaches to the works under scrutiny.
Language of instruction: English
Prerequisites: No prerequisites
The assessment for this course is gently distributed and in a balanced way, with diverse activities throughout the term. There are no scary, long, stressing, and tedious midterms or final exams for you in this course.
Assignments and Evaluations Breakdown:
Active Participation, attendance, homework, and preparation 15%
Short response paper (at home) 15%
Short presentation 15%
Movie critique (at home) 15%
Reflection assignment (at home) 15%
Written end-of-term assessment 25%
Total = 100%
All needed materials will be provided via Canvas by the instructor.