PORT 395R

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Contemporary Culture

Spanish and Portuguese College of Humanities

Course Description

Contemporary Portuguese or Brazilian culture: the people and their customs and institutions.

When Taught

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Note

For Study Abroad programs only.

Title

Macro-Cultural Competence

Learning Outcome

Through readings, develop a familiarity with macro forces (historical, political, economical) that have shaped the host culture.

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Micro-Cultural Competence

Learning Outcome

Through a series of cultural proofs (visits, interviews, observations), develop a familiarity with the host culture at the level of the individual.