Undergraduate Course: Brazilian Literature (ELCH10037)
Course Outline
| School |
School of Literatures, Languages and Cultures |
College |
College of Humanities and Social Science |
| Course type |
Standard |
Availability |
Available to all students |
| Credit level (Normal year taken) |
SCQF Level 10 (Year 4 Undergraduate) |
Credits |
20 |
| Home subject area |
European Languages and Cultures - Hispanic Studies |
Other subject area |
None |
| Course website |
None
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Taught in Gaelic? |
No |
| Course description |
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. |
Entry Requirements
| Pre-requisites |
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Co-requisites |
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| Prohibited Combinations |
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Other requirements |
Entry to Spanish Hons required, unless taken as part of Spanish 3
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| Additional Costs |
Students must purchase a course booklet |
Information for Visiting Students
| Pre-requisites |
None |
| Displayed in Visiting Students Prospectus? |
Yes |
Course Delivery Information
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| Delivery period: 2010/11 Semester 2, Available to all students (SV1)
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WebCT enabled: Yes |
Quota: None |
| Location |
Activity |
Description |
Weeks |
Monday |
Tuesday |
Wednesday |
Thursday |
Friday |
| Central | Lecture | | 1-11 | 14:00 - 15:50 | | | | |
| First Class |
Week 1, Monday, 14:00 - 15:50, Zone: Central. DHT 11.12 |
| Exam Information |
| Exam Diet |
Paper Name |
Hours:Minutes |
Stationery Requirements |
Comments |
| Main Exam Diet S2 (April/May) | | 3: | 20 sides | |
Summary of Intended 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. |
Assessment Information
| 1 3-hour Degree examination (100%) |
Special Arrangements
| For visiting students the course is available only with the explicit permission of the Course Organiser for Portuguese. |
Additional Information
| Academic description |
Not entered |
| Syllabus |
Not entered |
| Transferable skills |
Not entered |
| Reading list |
Not entered |
| Study Abroad |
Not entered |
| Study Pattern |
Not entered |
| Keywords |
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Contacts
| Course organiser |
Dr Charlotte Hammond Matthews
Tel: (0131 6)50 3631
Email: c.e.liddell@ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary |
Mrs Fiona Scanlon
Tel: (0131 6)50 3646
Email: Fiona.Scanlon@ed.ac.uk |
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