Overview of the field. The natural and social science sub-areas of psychology; includes biological psychology, cognitive psychology, social psychology, developmental psychology, and clinical psychology. Relating research and theories to contemporary issues and problems in day-to-day life. (Gen.Ed. SB)

Overview of the field. The natural and social science sub-areas of psychology; includes biological psychology, cognitive psychology, social psychology, developmental psychology, and clinical psychology. Relating research and theories to contemporary issues and problems in day-to-day life. (Gen.Ed. SB)

This course is designed as an introduction to Brazilian, Portuguese and Lusophone African cinemas and cultures. The selected films will afford students an opportunity to engage with film theory and criticism, and to examine a variety of topics such as the formation of national identity, gender and family dynamics, social inequalities, rural vs.

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What is the history of translation of Brazilian fiction into the English language? How has Brazilian literature been pictured in the Anglophone world? Which works and authors were translated during the Second World War and why? Is the 21st century the age of Brazilian literature retranslation? This course aims to provide an overview of Brazilian literature in the English language by looking at the most representative works, authors and translators from the end of the 19th century to the beginning of the 21st century.

This course offers and introduction to general notions of language and linguistics. Students will learn structural properties of the Portuguese language: phonology, prosody, morphology, syntax, semantics, and pragmatics.

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Introduction to Brazilian culture. Readings cover aspects of Brazilian history, economic and social development, folklore and the arts. Preliminary background for the in-depth study of Brazilian literature. The course has a significant language component to help students improve their written and oral abilities in Portuguese.