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ADVANCED INTERMEDIATE PORTUGUESE
Country
Brazil
Host Institution
Pontifical Catholic University of Rio de Janeiro
Program(s)
Pontifical Catholic University of Rio de Janeiro
UCEAP Course Level
Upper Division
UCEAP Subject Area(s)
Portuguese
UCEAP Course Number
106
UCEAP Course Suffix
UCEAP Official Title
ADVANCED INTERMEDIATE PORTUGUESE
UCEAP Transcript Title
ADV INTERMED PORT
UCEAP Quarter Units
6.00
UCEAP Semester Units
4.00
Course Description
This course presents a study of the Portuguese language, examining the basic structures of oral and written colloquial Portuguese, with emphasis on basic vocabulary, grammar, writing style, and a study of some aspects of Brazilian culture. * Units reduced to correspond with UC quarter units for comparable course work.
Language(s) of Instruction
Portuguese
Host Institution Course Number
LET 1282
Host Institution Course Title
ADVANCED INTERMEDIATE PORTUGUESE
Host Institution Campus
PUC-Rio
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Letras
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INTENSIVE INTERMEDIATE PORTUGUESE
Country
Brazil
Host Institution
Pontifical Catholic University of Rio de Janeiro
Program(s)
Pontifical Catholic University of Rio de Janeiro
UCEAP Course Level
Upper Division
UCEAP Subject Area(s)
Portuguese
UCEAP Course Number
102
UCEAP Course Suffix
UCEAP Official Title
INTENSIVE INTERMEDIATE PORTUGUESE
UCEAP Transcript Title
INTENSV INTERM PORT
UCEAP Quarter Units
6.00
UCEAP Semester Units
4.00
Course Description
This course focuses on the improvement of Portuguese language skills through selected literary texts and Brazilian popular songs, as well as oral practice and development of writing practice. Phonological aspects of Portuguese are also covered. Consistent with intensive Portuguese courses at UC campuses, this course is upper division.
Language(s) of Instruction
Portuguese
Host Institution Course Number
1282
Host Institution Course Title
INTENSIVE INTERMEDIATE PORTUGUESE
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Letras
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MARX AND WEBER
Country
Brazil
Host Institution
Pontifical Catholic University of Rio de Janeiro
Program(s)
Pontifical Catholic University of Rio de Janeiro
UCEAP Course Level
Upper Division
UCEAP Subject Area(s)
Sociology
UCEAP Course Number
123
UCEAP Course Suffix
UCEAP Official Title
MARX AND WEBER
UCEAP Transcript Title
MARX & WEBER
UCEAP Quarter Units
6.00
UCEAP Semester Units
4.00
Course Description
This course examines two visions of modernity--Karl Marx (the critique of capitalism) and Max Weber (the spirit of capitalism). Topics include historical constitution of capital and work, social structure and stratification, class struggle and revolution, the theory of action, class and status, and social change.
Language(s) of Instruction
Portuguese
Host Institution Course Number
SOC 1103
Host Institution Course Title
MARX AND WEBER
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Ciências Sociais
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ENVIRONMENTAL JOURNALISM
Country
Brazil
Host Institution
Pontifical Catholic University of Rio de Janeiro
Program(s)
Pontifical Catholic University of Rio de Janeiro
UCEAP Course Level
Upper Division
UCEAP Subject Area(s)
Environmental Studies
Communication
UCEAP Course Number
104
UCEAP Course Suffix
UCEAP Official Title
ENVIRONMENTAL JOURNALISM
UCEAP Transcript Title
ENVIRONMTL JOURNLSM
UCEAP Quarter Units
6.00
UCEAP Semester Units
4.00
Course Description
The course provides an introduction to environmental journalism addressing the key themes of poverty and development, climate, water, energy, biodiversity, consumerism, garbage, etc. Topics include ecology, environment and sustainability concepts, and green economy.
Language(s) of Instruction
Portuguese
Host Institution Course Number
JOR 1106
Host Institution Course Title
ENVIRONMENTAL JOURNALISM
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Jornalismo
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BRAZILIAN POP MUSIC
Country
Brazil
Host Institution
Pontifical Catholic University of Rio de Janeiro
Program(s)
Pontifical Catholic University of Rio de Janeiro
UCEAP Course Level
Upper Division
UCEAP Subject Area(s)
Latin American Studies
Film & Media Studies
UCEAP Course Number
116
UCEAP Course Suffix
UCEAP Official Title
BRAZILIAN POP MUSIC
UCEAP Transcript Title
BRAZILIAN POP MUSIC
UCEAP Quarter Units
6.00
UCEAP Semester Units
4.00
Course Description
This course provides a panoramic view of the relationship between the media and modern Brazilian popular music, from the 1950s to the present day. Topics include Bossa Nova, Tropicália, Jovem Guarda, song festivals, national rock, and other important MPB movements.
Language(s) of Instruction
Portuguese
Host Institution Course Number
COM 1231
Host Institution Course Title
BRAZILIAN POP MUSIC
Host Institution Campus
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Host Institution Department
Comunicação Social
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INTENSIVE INTRODUCTORY PORTUGUESE
Country
Brazil
Host Institution
Pontifical Catholic University of Rio de Janeiro
Program(s)
Pontifical Catholic University of Rio de Janeiro
UCEAP Course Level
Upper Division
UCEAP Subject Area(s)
Portuguese
UCEAP Course Number
100
UCEAP Course Suffix
UCEAP Official Title
INTENSIVE INTRODUCTORY PORTUGUESE
UCEAP Transcript Title
INTENSV INTRO PORT
UCEAP Quarter Units
6.00
UCEAP Semester Units
4.00
Course Description
This course offers an intensive introduction to the basic structures of the Portuguese language. The course focuses on oral practice and introduction to language. There is extensive use of audiovisual aids including language laboratories. Consistent with intensive Portuguese courses at UC campuses, this course is upper division.
Language(s) of Instruction
Portuguese
Host Institution Course Number
1280
Host Institution Course Title
INTENSIVE INTRODUCTORY PORTUGUESE
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Letras
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JOURNALISM IN BRAZIL
Country
Brazil
Host Institution
Pontifical Catholic University of Rio de Janeiro
Program(s)
Pontifical Catholic University of Rio de Janeiro
UCEAP Course Level
Lower Division
UCEAP Subject Area(s)
Communication
UCEAP Course Number
75
UCEAP Course Suffix
UCEAP Official Title
JOURNALISM IN BRAZIL
UCEAP Transcript Title
INTRO TO JOURNALISM
UCEAP Quarter Units
6.00
UCEAP Semester Units
4.00
Course Description
This course offers a study of the social function of journalism. Topics include: the characterization, capture, and writing of news; structure of the news in various printed and audiovisual media; organization and operation of newspapers and journalism departments of radio and television stations; press offices; news agencies; history of journalism in Brazil.
Language(s) of Instruction
Portuguese
Host Institution Course Number
COM 1260
Host Institution Course Title
JOURNALISM IN BRAZIL
Host Institution Campus
PUC-Rio
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Host Institution Department
Departamento de Comunicação Social
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HUMAN RIGHTS AND INTERNATIONAL POLITICS
Country
Brazil
Host Institution
Pontifical Catholic University of Rio de Janeiro
Program(s)
Pontifical Catholic University of Rio de Janeiro
UCEAP Course Level
Upper Division
UCEAP Subject Area(s)
International Studies
UCEAP Course Number
109
UCEAP Course Suffix
UCEAP Official Title
HUMAN RIGHTS AND INTERNATIONAL POLITICS
UCEAP Transcript Title
HMN RIGHTS&INTL POL
UCEAP Quarter Units
6.00
UCEAP Semester Units
4.00
Course Description
This course examines the conceptual and theoretical aspects and implication of human rights in international relations and foreign policy. It reflects on the establishment and development of an international human rights architecture. It also discusses the realization of human rights; revision of the concepts of sovereignty, and possible re-understanding of international relations; human rights and international justice; human rights and conflict; hegemony and empire; current human rights tensions; and the future of human rights in international politics.
Language(s) of Instruction
Portuguese
Host Institution Course Number
IRI 1748
Host Institution Course Title
HUMAN RIGHTS AND INTERNATIONAL POLITICS
Host Institution Campus
PUC-Rio
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Instituto de Relações Internacionais
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BRAZILIAN LITERATURE AND CULTURE
Country
Brazil
Host Institution
Pontifical Catholic University of Rio de Janeiro
Program(s)
Pontifical Catholic University of Rio de Janeiro
UCEAP Course Level
Upper Division
UCEAP Subject Area(s)
Portuguese
Latin American Studies
Comparative Literature
UCEAP Course Number
123
UCEAP Course Suffix
UCEAP Official Title
BRAZILIAN LITERATURE AND CULTURE
UCEAP Transcript Title
BRAZIL LIT&CULTURE
UCEAP Quarter Units
6.00
UCEAP Semester Units
4.00
Course Description
This course provides a study of the meanings and values of literature and culture through history and the connections of literature with other areas of cultural production including the visual arts, music, film and photography. It examines the links between literature, culture and nationality, in particular the different interpretations of the "Brazilian culture," implications of its appropriation, and the Brazilian social imagination. Other topics include: cultural modernity; literature, culture and the challenge of difference; modernist reversal of the cultural construction of "Brazilian-ness"; contemporary views on culture.
Language(s) of Instruction
Portuguese
Host Institution Course Number
LET 1842
Host Institution Course Title
BRAZILIAN LITERATURE AND CULTURE
Host Institution Campus
PUC-Rio
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Host Institution Department
Departmento de Letras
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BRAZILIAN CINEMA
Country
Brazil
Host Institution
Pontifical Catholic University of Rio de Janeiro
Program(s)
Pontifical Catholic University of Rio de Janeiro
UCEAP Course Level
Upper Division
UCEAP Subject Area(s)
Film & Media Studies
UCEAP Course Number
116
UCEAP Course Suffix
UCEAP Official Title
BRAZILIAN CINEMA
UCEAP Transcript Title
BRAZILIAN CINEMA
UCEAP Quarter Units
6.00
UCEAP Semester Units
4.00
Course Description
This course offers a study of the history of Brazilian cinema from its origins to the contemporary era. It explores the primary movements within this art form.
Language(s) of Instruction
Portuguese
Host Institution Course Number
COM1572
Host Institution Course Title
BRAZILIAN CINEMA
Host Institution Campus
Host Institution Faculty
Host Institution Degree
Host Institution Department
Comunicação Social