Modern Languages and Cultures
The information contained in this module specification was correct at the time of publication but may be subject to change, either during the session because of unforeseen circumstances, or following review of the module at the end of the session. Queries about the module should be directed to the member of staff with responsibility for the module.
Title BRAZILIAN POPULAR CULTURE
Code HISP333
Coordinator Prof L Shaw
Modern Languages and Cultures
Lisa.Shaw@liverpool.ac.uk
Year CATS Level Semester CATS Value
Session 2019-20 Level 6 FHEQ Second Semester 15

Pre-requisites before taking this module (other modules and/or general educational/academic requirements):
 

Modules for which this module is a pre-requisite:
 

Co-requisite modules:
 

Teaching Schedule
  Lectures Seminars Tutorials Lab Practicals Fieldwork Placement Other TOTAL
Study Hours 17

 0

         17
Timetable (if known)              
Private Study 126
TOTAL HOURS 143

Assessment
EXAM Duration Timing
(Semester)		 % of
final
mark		 Resit/resubmission
opportunity		 Penalty for late
submission		 Notes
Exam There is a resit opportunity. This is an anonymous assessment. Assessment Schedule (When) :Semester 2  2 hours    50       
CONTINUOUS Duration Timing
(Semester)		 % of
final
mark		 Resit/resubmission
opportunity		 Penalty for late
submission		 Notes
Essay There is a resit opportunity. Standard UoL penalty applies for late submission. This is an anonymous assessment. Assessment Schedule (When) :Semester 2  3,000 words    50       

Aims

To study and analyse a range of examples of Brazilian popular culture within their socio-historical and political contexts; To examine and understand the relationship between popular culture and identity formation (based on race/ethnicity, class, nation and/or gender) To develop independent research and analytical skills; To develop written and oral presentation skills.

Learning Outcomes

(LO1) By the end of this module students will have a knowledge of a range of key examples of Brazilian popular culture and their socio-historical and political contexts.

(LO2) Students will understand how popular cultural forms relate to and are informed by their given socio-historical and political contexts, and be able to apply this understanding to other geographical and historical contexts.

(LO3) Students will understand how popular cultural forms engage with issues of identity formation, and be able to apply this understanding to other contexts.

(LO4) Students will have improved their independent research, analytical and written and oral presentation skills.

(S1) Information skills - Critical reading

(S2) Communication (oral, written and visual) - Presentation skills – oral

(S3) Working in groups and teams - Group action planning

(S4) Communication (oral, written and visual) - Academic writing (inc. referencing skills)

(S5) Research skills - All Information skills

Teaching and Learning Strategies

Teaching Method 1 - Lecture
Description: The module is taught by a combination of formal lectures, student led seminar presentations and class discussion. All conducted during the lecture slots.
Attendance Recorded: Not yet decided

Teaching Method 2 - Seminar
Description: The module is taught by a combination of formal lectures, student-led seminar presentations and class discussion. All conducted during the lecture slots.
Attendance Recorded: Not yet decided

Syllabus
 

Topics covered during the module may include: Popular music: samba; Popular music: bossa nova; Popular music: Tropicalia; Popular religions: candomblé and umbanda; The martial art/dance capoeira; Popular cinema ; The telenovela - soap operas.

Recommended Texts
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