Taught in Portuguese. Can be repeated for credit as topics change. Explores historical, social, and political, aspects of Brazilian language and culture. Designed to increase fluency and accuracy in written and spoken Portuguese, broadening vocabulary and mastery of syntax. Topic for Fall 2023: Examines major Brazilian historical, political, and social developments through videos, films, literature, and media. Promotes intercultural competence and advances Portuguese proficiency skills in reading, writing, and speaking. Analyzes some important questions relating to contemporary Brazilian Identity. Effective Fall 2019, this course fulfills a single unit in the following BU Hub area: Global Citizenship and Intercultural Literacy.

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