Lusophone World

Course content:

The programme is a journey in Portuguese cultural diversity and maps out the political, historical, cultural and linguistic complexities of Portuguese Language. The participating students will get a flavour of the Portuguese varieties spoken in the world through literary texts.

Learning outcomes:

By the end of the module, the student will be able to:

• Understand the contribution of the Portuguese language as a semiotic system and the basis for cultural diversity;
• Develop an open mind and critical attitude towards literary and non-literary texts in/about Portuguese and Portugal;
• Understand the role of the Portuguese Language today in the world and its positioning in global geopolitics.

Objectives:

1. Acknowledge the variety and diversity of the Portuguese–speaking world (Europe, America, Asia and Africa) and its economic potential.
2. Develop intercultural thinking by knowing the Lusophone world.
3. Recognise socio-cultural attributes of cultural products and stereotypes.

Teaching language: English and Portuguese

1. Mode of Delivery: Online live synchronous and asynchronous

Units:

1. Memory, identity and representation of the Portuguese Empire
2. Portuguese: a Pluricentric Language
3. Portuguese in the Cultural industries and Arts

Timetable:

Live sessions on Tuesdays from 11:00 to 12:30 CET.

• EUNICE student: enrolled as a student (Bachelor) in one of the universities of EUNICE European University consortium (check universities here).
• English level: B2.

Study Level: Bachelor

• Submit your application via the button ‘Apply Now’.
• Please keep in mind that the number of participants could be limited for each course. Application does not guarantee enrolment in the course.
• The course participants will be selected based on criteria specified in the study guide.
• Your home university will inform you whether you have been accepted and provide further information about the next steps.

Specific instructions in some universities:

• BTU students: a Learning Agreement must be completed in advance in coordination with your departmental advisor. Please contact your examination office and study programme coordinator in good time once you are accepted for the courses you would like to attend. For any other questions you can contact: eunice@b-tu.de
• UPHF students: make sure to ask the approval of your director of studies (responsable pédagogique) before applying. For any question, you can contact the EUNICE office: eunice@uphf.fr
• UoP students: for questions about enrolment and recognition please consult  the responsible person at your university (Director of Studies or ECTS coordinator) or contact eunice@go.uop.gr
• IPV students: for questions about enrolment and recognition, please contact rafaela.silva@sc.ipv.pt

Any questions about enrolment or credit recognition?  Contact your EUNICE courses coordinator.