Pontifical Catholic University of Rio de Janeiro

The course examines topics in the field of architecture and their connection to Brazil. Topics vary each term.

This advanced language course emphasizes the finer points of Portuguese grammar and syntax. The course devotes equal time to the practice of written and spoken Portuguese. In order to improve skill and style, students examine both essays and literary texts.

Reading and analysis of key literary texts written in Portuguese. The course begins with an examination of literary canon and the classics and the birth of Portuguese literature through the 15th century, including poetry, prose, and dramatic texts. It then looks at the origins of contemporaneity, the literature that came out of the Renaissance (tragedy, lyrical poetry, comedy, the epic), and the works of Camões.

This course examines themes present within the issue of violence and social order, primarily against the background of Rio. It analyzes how the State has been legitimizing the use of violence and the process of criminalization in some sectors of civil society. Starting with a general theory of violence, the course discusses the concept of violence and the violent urban criminality, its political uses, and articulations with power. Other topics include the different forms of violence against minorities, such as the black population, indigenous peoples, women, and LGBT groups.

This course seeks to make students familiar with the main controversies that are present in urban sociology with particular attention to Brazilian cities. Topics covered include: origins of modern western cities; industrial cities, large cities and metropolises; the Chicago School; Marxism and cities; welfare cities and urban planning; cities and disorganized capitalism; urban dimensions; social movements; the concept of global city; rebellion and change.

This course covers inequalities related to race, ethnicity, gender, and class in contemporary societies. Topics include social exclusion and spatial/urban segregation; diversity in the city; urban social and cultural movements; and social inclusion. It also looks at the specificity of the Brazilian case and how it compares to different national urban contexts.

This course focuses on the improvement of Portuguese language skills through selected literary texts and Brazilian popular songs. It includes oral practice and development of writing practice, as well as review phonological aspects of Portuguese. Consistent with intensive Portuguese courses at UC campuses, this course is upper division.

This course provides an introduction to valuation. It introduces the concepts and tools required to price assets, value projects and firms, and make capital budgeting decisions under uncertainty. It discusses how risk analysis and simulation models can help with investment decisions, and introduces the concept of real option valuation.

The course provides a study of fundamental French linguistic structures and applied grammar. It includes practical exercises in spoken and written language as well as laboratory practice.

This course focuses on the improvement of Portuguese language skills through selected literary texts and Brazilian popular songs. It includes oral practice and development of writing practice, as well as review phonological aspects of Portuguese. Consistent with intensive Portuguese courses at UC campuses, this course is upper division.