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PORT 330

Introduction to Portuguese and Brazilian Literature

Spanish and Portuguese College of Humanities

Course Description

Readings in modern literature; formal literary analysis.

When Taught

Fall and Winter

Grade Rule

Grade Rule 8: A, B, C, D, E, I (Standard grade rule)

Min

3

Fixed

3

Fixed

3

Fixed

0

Title

Describe literary genres

Learning Outcome

Describe and analyze the most salient elements of key literary genres including poetry, prose, and theater.  

Title

Apply tools of literary interpretation

Learning Outcome

Apply fundamental tools of literary interpretation through reading, writing, and the discussion of a balanced selection of works from the Portuguese-speaking world.

Title

Write about literature

Learning Outcome

Write in Portuguese about literature with a reasonable degree of grammatical correctness and fluency.