POR 3312 - Cultures of the Portuguese-Speaking World

Credits: 3 hrs

This course studies the multicultural origins and contemporary trends of the Portuguese-speaking world: medieval origins and colonial expansion of Portugal; Lusophone Africa and Asia; the formation of modern nations and societies, with some emphasis on Brazil. Topics may include colonialism, race, ethnicity, economics, politics, geography, religion, gender, popular culture, and the arts.

This course will be taught in English or Portuguese.
Pre-requisite(s): any FLS 2000 level courses or approval by the department
Area of Knowledge: Foreign Language & Culture
Curricular Theme: Globalization
WSSU Student Learning Outcome: Critical Thinking
Latest Update(s) Approved by Academic Standards and Curriculum: March 2023