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Close study of history and criticism of Portuguese literature, focusing on a specific group of writers, a movement, a theme, a critical or theoretical issue, or an analytic approach. May be repeated for credit with permission of instructor. Taught in Portuguese. Prereq: 21F.804 or permission of instructor. Topic for Fall 2013: Portuguese Advanced Conversation and Composition. This course aims to help students strengthen their competency in Portuguese. It engages in systematic grammar review, along with activities that target vocabulary enrichment and further oral and written proficiency, while examining contemporary short literary texts, films, and music from all corners of the Portuguese-speaking world. Students will also develop analytical skills and the vocabulary appropriate for understanding and discussing the readings in their historical context. Conducted in Portuguese.

Prereqs:  21F.804 or permission of instructor

Units: 3-0-9(U)

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