Introduction to Contemporary Portuguese and Brazilian Literature: Trends, Topics and Themes

(3 Credit Hours) · Undergraduate

In this course we will explore trends, topics and themes present in contemporary Portuguese and Brazilian literature. We will discuss how they reflect contemporary issues in culture and society. We will also analyze the way fictional narratives and poems are reconfigured in the cinema and music of Portugal and Brazil. Gender, race, social disparity and censorship struggles are some of the topics we will discuss.