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PORT 438

Luso-Brazilian Cinema

Spanish and Portuguese College of Humanities

Course Description

Introduction to study of film; background in appreciating the best of motion picture art in Brazil, Portugal and other Lusophone countries.

When Taught

Contact Department

Grade Rule

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

Min

3

Fixed

3

Fixed

3

Fixed

0

Title

Apply tools of film analysis

Learning Outcome

Demonstrate a mastery of basic tools of film analysis through the study of a variety of films from various film industries from Portugal and/or Brazil.

Title

Recognize film history

Learning Outcome

Recognize key moments and figures of film industries of Portugal and/or Brazil

Title

Write persuasive essays

Learning Outcome

Write cogent, persuasive essays using the tools of film analysis.