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This course traces the historical trajectory of Brazil from 1770 to the present through interdisciplinary and interactive musical analysis. The course is structured in chronological and thematic modules, covering topics such as indigenous and African influence, resistance and protest, migration, (post-)colonialism, and social inequalities. The class is conducted in Portuguese and no specific prior knowledge of music or the history/culture of Brazil is presumed.

This course, taught in Portuguese and English, provides students with an overview of translation and interpreting theories and practices applied to community settings. Students will explore the use, need, and demand of translation and interpreting in Lusophone diasporic communities across the country, and practice translation and interpreting on different types of authentic texts/speeches, analyze and reflect on their performance as cultural and linguistic mediators. (Gen. Ed.

The basic principles of writing in Portuguese. Part of the language skills sequence for the Portuguese major. Intensive practice of written Portuguese. Prerequisite: PORTUG 240 or equivalent.

Completes the four-semester sequence. Further acquisition of basic skills to fulfill the language requirement and lead to more advanced courses. Prerequisite: PORTUG 230 or equivalent.

Continuation of basic skills acquisition: listening, speaking, reading, and writing. The rest of the principal structures and vocabulary of Portuguese. Oral participation strongly emphasized. Prerequisite: PORTUG 110 or equivalent.

Continuation of basic skills acquisition: listening, speaking, reading, and writing. The rest of the principal structures and vocabulary of Portuguese. Oral participation strongly emphasized. Prerequisite: PORTUG 110 or equivalent.

Acquisition of basic language skills: listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Basic principal structures and vocabulary of Portuguese. Oral participation strongly emphasized.

Invited lectures by visiting academic and industrial scientists. Held regularly on Friday afternoons throughout the academic year. PS&E students required to register and attend. Credit, 1.