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BRAZILIAN HISTORY
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
History
UCEAP Course Number
172
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BRAZILIAN HISTORY
UCEAP Transcript Title
BRAZILIAN HISTORY
UCEAP Quarter Units
6.00
UCEAP Semester Units
4.00
Course Description
This course provides a study of South American history within the context of Portuguese colonization. Discussion topics include: black and Indian slavery; hierarchy and social identity of the Catholic Church in the colony; political emancipation and emergence of the imperial state; formation of a nation and social tensions; slavery crisis and end of monarchic regime; historical experience of the Brazilian Republic; authoritarianism/democracy and acceptance/exclusion in Brazilian society.
Language(s) of Instruction
English
Host Institution Course Number
HIS 9827
Host Institution Course Title
BRAZILIAN HISTORY
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História
Course Last Reviewed
2023-2024
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BRAZILIAN 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)
Sociology
Latin American Studies
Communication
UCEAP Course Number
149
UCEAP Course Suffix
E
UCEAP Official Title
BRAZILIAN CULTURE
UCEAP Transcript Title
BRAZILIAN CULTURE
UCEAP Quarter Units
6.00
UCEAP Semester Units
4.00
Course Description
This course provides a study of Brazilian culture through an audiovisual perspective. Discussions in class are llustrated by documentaries and feature films that highlight cultural aspects not typically shown in the main media. Topics covered include: popular culture and cultural diversity across regions of the country; Brazilian contemporary culture; culture and communications media; mass media in present-day Brazil. Note: English-language version of COM 1001
Language(s) of Instruction
English
Host Institution Course Number
COM9033
Host Institution Course Title
CULTURA BRASILEIRA
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Comunicação Social
Course Last Reviewed
2023-2024
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PHILOSOPHY OF TECHNOLOGY
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)
Philosophy
UCEAP Course Number
119
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UCEAP Official Title
PHILOSOPHY OF TECHNOLOGY
UCEAP Transcript Title
PHIL OF TECHNOLOGY
UCEAP Quarter Units
6.00
UCEAP Semester Units
4.00
Course Description
This course provides philosophical support for understanding the present technological ubiquity and contemporary discourses about technology. It explores topics linked to contemporary technological development, especially its ethical dimensions.
Language(s) of Instruction
Portuguese
Host Institution Course Number
FIL1901
Host Institution Course Title
FILOSOFIA DA TECNOLOGIA
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Filosofia
Course Last Reviewed
2023-2024
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GEOTECHNICS IN ARCHITECTURE
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)
Civil Engineering
UCEAP Course Number
112
UCEAP Course Suffix
UCEAP Official Title
GEOTECHNICS IN ARCHITECTURE
UCEAP Transcript Title
GEOTECHNICS IN ARCH
UCEAP Quarter Units
4.50
UCEAP Semester Units
3.00
Course Description
This course provides an introduction to geotechnics. Topics include physical indexes, soil classification, notions of sampling and surveying, tensions in the soil, resistance wraps, compressibility, and shear strength, stability analysis (slopes, embankments, and excavations), thrusts at rest, retaining structures, gravity walls, direct and deep foundations, drainage, and lowering of the water table.
Language(s) of Instruction
Portuguese
Host Institution Course Number
CIV1581
Host Institution Course Title
GEOTECNIA NA ARQUITETURA
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Engenharia Civil
Course Last Reviewed
2023-2024
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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
105
UCEAP Course Suffix
UCEAP Official Title
INTERMEDIATE PORTUGUESE
UCEAP Transcript Title
INTERM PORTUGUESE
UCEAP Quarter Units
6.00
UCEAP Semester Units
4.00
Course Description
This course is designed to perfect skills in the Portuguese language. The class uses select literary texts and popular Brazilian music for oral practice and to improve writing techniques. The course also focuses on the study of Portuguese phonology.
Language(s) of Instruction
Portuguese
Host Institution Course Number
LET1281
Host Institution Course Title
PORTUGUESE AS A SECOND LANGUAGE II
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Course Last Reviewed
2023-2024
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BUSINESS AND INNOVATION ECOSYSTEMS
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)
Business Administration
UCEAP Course Number
132
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BUSINESS AND INNOVATION ECOSYSTEMS
UCEAP Transcript Title
BUS&INNOV ECOSYSTMS
UCEAP Quarter Units
6.00
UCEAP Semester Units
4.00
Course Description
This course examines the definition of national innovation systems and business ecosystems and the understanding on how to identify and build innovative business models. It discusses the phenomenon of innovation considering the relationships between firms, national innovation systems, and business ecosystems and presents the basic concepts related to the innovation process.
Language(s) of Instruction
English
Host Institution Course Number
ADM9977
Host Institution Course Title
BUSINESS AND INNOVATION ECOSYSTEMS
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Administração
Course Last Reviewed
2022-2023
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INTENSIVE BEGINNING 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
101
UCEAP Course Suffix
UCEAP Official Title
INTENSIVE BEGINNING PORTUGUESE
UCEAP Transcript Title
INTENSV BEGIN PORT
UCEAP Quarter Units
6.00
UCEAP Semester Units
4.00
Course Description
This course focuses on the development of Portuguese language basic structures, as well as oral and written practice based on selected texts and Brazilian popular music songs. Consistent with intensive Portuguese courses at UC campuses, this course is upper division.
Language(s) of Instruction
Portuguese
Host Institution Course Number
1281
Host Institution Course Title
PORTUGUESE AS A SECOND LANGUAGE II
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Course Last Reviewed
2022-2023
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SPECIAL TOPICS IN ARCHITECTURE III
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)
Architecture
UCEAP Course Number
107
UCEAP Course Suffix
C
UCEAP Official Title
SPECIAL TOPICS IN ARCHITECTURE III
UCEAP Transcript Title
TOPICS:ARCH III
UCEAP Quarter Units
6.00
UCEAP Semester Units
4.00
Course Description
The course examines topics in the field of architecture and their connection to Brazil. Topics vary each term.
Language(s) of Instruction
English
Host Institution Course Number
ARQ 9115
Host Institution Course Title
SPECIAL TOPICS III
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Arquitetura e Urbanismo
Course Last Reviewed
2022-2023
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ADVANCED PORTUGUESE II
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
108
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UCEAP Official Title
ADVANCED PORTUGUESE II
UCEAP Transcript Title
ADVANCED PORT II
UCEAP Quarter Units
6.00
UCEAP Semester Units
4.00
Course Description
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.
Language(s) of Instruction
Portuguese
Host Institution Course Number
LET 1286
Host Institution Course Title
PORTUGUESE AS A SECOND LANGUAGE V
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Course Last Reviewed
2022-2023
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CANONS OF PORTUGUESE LITERATURE
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
117
UCEAP Course Suffix
UCEAP Official Title
CANONS OF PORTUGUESE LITERATURE
UCEAP Transcript Title
CANONS OF PORT LIT
UCEAP Quarter Units
6.00
UCEAP Semester Units
4.00
Course Description
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.
Language(s) of Instruction
Portuguese
Host Institution Course Number
LET1843
Host Institution Course Title
CÂNONES EM LÍNGUA PORTUGUESA
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Course Last Reviewed
2022-2023