PORT 355
Cultures of Brazil
Spanish and Portuguese
College of Humanities
Course Description
Culture, history, art, music, and traditions of Brazil.
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
Analyze historical periods and current events
Learning Outcome
Describe and analyze historical periods and current events (e.g., political, social, artistic, and religious developments).
Title
Discuss influence of cultural background
Learning Outcome
By comparison, recognize and discuss the influence of their own cultural background on their attitudes, beliefs, and worldview.
Title
Describe cultural products, institutions, and practices
Learning Outcome
Recognize and describe important cultural products (e.g., art, literature, architecture, and music, including important works and individuals), cultural institutions, and cultural practices.
Title
Conduct research
Learning Outcome
Engage in research that demonstrate an advanced awareness of cultural and historical knowledge.
Title
Describe geographic regions
Learning Outcome
Describe the principal geographic regions, that might include topological features, important cities, etc.
