PONT100 CM - Introduction to Brazilian Literature and Culture

This is an introductory course, in English, designed to give students a general view of Brazilian culture, from Colonial times to the present. We begin each historical period with a general background that will allow us to analyze different cultural expressions (literary texts, films, architecture, photography and music) in their original context. The course focuses on several overarching topics, including the creation of the modern Brazilian nation, the cultural encounters between indigenous, Portuguese, and African peoples, and its complex political history. Given that Brazil has such a vast territory, we will also focus on different regions and their contributions to the country’s cultural richness.

Offered: Every other year

Credit: 1

Course Number: PONT100 CM