| Unit name | Key Moments in Lusophone History and Culture |
|---|---|
| Unit code | HISP10015 |
| Credit points | 20 |
| Level of study | C/4 |
| Teaching block(s) |
Teaching Block 4 (weeks 1-24) |
| Unit director | Dr. Lingna Nafafe |
| Open unit status | Not open |
| Pre-requisites |
None |
| Co-requisites | |
| School/department | Department of Hispanic, Portuguese and Latin American Studies |
| Faculty | Faculty of Arts |
This unit aims to introduce students to the history, literatures and cultures of the Portuguese-speaking world through the study of texts relating to key historical moments, such as: early colonialism and the discovery of Brazil; slavery; expansion into Africa and the 1890 Ultimatum; Republicanism; dictatorship and revolution, decolonisation, race relations, postcolonialism and contemporary Lusophone identities. There will be a focus on the development of analytical and critical thinking skills, and students will be exposed to the plurality and diversity of the Lusophone world. By the end of the year, students will also have developed their skills in reading in Portuguese. The unit will equip students with a solid knowledge base in Lusophone studies, and it will facilitate the development of academic skills, enabling students to progress successfully through the BA programme.
TB-1 lectures and seminars will be taught by Dr Jose Lingna Nafafe.
TB-2 lectures and seminars will be taught by Dr Edward King
Teaching will be delivered through a combination of synchronous sessions and asynchronous activities, including seminars, lectures, and collaborative as well as self-directed learning opportunities supported by tutor consultation.
1 x 1500 word essay at the end of TB1 testing ILOs 1-3 (40% of the unit mark)
1 x learning portfolio consisting of 2 x 500 word commentaries + 1 x 1,500 word essay testing ILOs 1-3 (60% of the unit mark).
In addition to these titles, further sources and cultural texts will be made available to students on Blackboard and through the library.
