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Undergraduate Course: Brazilian Literature (ELCH10037)

Course Outline
SchoolSchool of Literatures, Languages and Cultures CollegeCollege of Humanities and Social Science
Course typeStandard AvailabilityAvailable to all students
Credit level (Normal year taken)SCQF Level 10 (Year 4 Undergraduate) Credits20
Home subject areaEuropean Languages and Cultures - Hispanic Studies Other subject areaNone
Course website None Taught in Gaelic?No
Course descriptionThis 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 (not applicable to Visiting Students)
Pre-requisites Co-requisites
Prohibited Combinations Other requirements Entry to Spanish Hons required, unless taken as part of Spanish 3
Additional Costs Students must purchase a course booklet
Information for Visiting Students
Pre-requisitesIn order to be eligible to take 4th Year Options, Visiting Students should have the equivalent of at least two years of study at University level of the appropriate language(s) and culture(s).
Displayed in Visiting Students Prospectus?Yes
Course Delivery Information
Delivery period: 2011/12 Semester 2, Available to all students (SV1) WebCT enabled:  Yes Quota:  None
Location Activity Description Weeks Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
CentralLecture1-11 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
Main Exam Diet S2 (April/May)3:00
Delivery period: 2011/12 Semester 2, Part-year visiting students only (VV1) WebCT enabled:  No Quota:  None
Location Activity Description Weeks Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
CentralSeminar1-11 14:00 - 15:50
First Class First class information not currently available
Exam Information
Exam Diet Paper Name Hours:Minutes
Main Exam Diet S2 (April/May)3:00
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
One 3000-word essay (20%) and one 3-hour exam (80%).
Special Arrangements
For visiting students the course is available only with the explicit permission of the Course Organiser for Portuguese.
Additional Information
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Contacts
Course organiserDr Charlotte Hammond Matthews
Tel: (0131 6)50 3631
Email: c.e.liddell@ed.ac.uk
Course secretaryMrs Fiona Scanlon
Tel: (0131 6)50 3646
Email: Fiona.Scanlon@ed.ac.uk
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