Undergraduate Course: Brazilian Literature (ELCH10037)

Course Outline
School	School of Literatures, Languages and Cultures	College	College of Humanities and Social Science
Credit level (Normal year taken)	SCQF Level 10 (Year 1 Undergraduate)	Availability	Not available to visiting students
SCQF Credits	20	ECTS Credits	10
Summary	This course will introduce major topics in Brazilian literature and culture since the country's independence in 1822. A wide-ranging selection of novels, short stories and poetry will be studied in the context of the historical and political events. Particular attention will be paid to the following themes: post-colonialism and race; regionalism and stereotypes; gender and sexuality; dictatorship. These topics will allow the student to think and write comparatively, and to combine detailed textual analysis with theoretical debate and a consideration of historical and cultural factors. Background information and relevant aspects of critical theory will be examined during seminars. The course runs for two hours per week for 11 weeks. Classes will be a mixture of lecture, seminar and student-led discussion.
Course description	Not entered

Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
Pre-requisites		Co-requisites
Prohibited Combinations		Other requirements	Entry to Portuguese Hons required.
Additional Costs	Students must purchase copies of the set texts

Course Delivery Information
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Learning Outcomes
By the end of this course, students will: - Understand the major themes and trends in Brazilian literature from the time of Independence to the present day in a variety of genres. - Be aware of the variety and diversity of Brazilian culture as it is expressed in Literature. - Have improved skills of literary criticism and theoretical analysis. - Have enhanced writing and presentation skills through a variety of techniques, from essay writing to seminar presentations.