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: for questions about enrolment and recognition at your university, you can visit this website.
• 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.