Course Description
In this course students will be introduced to the vibrant diversity of the artistic scene in the Portuguese-speaking countries, addressing the way they dialog with each other and establish multidirectional exchanges among them. The course will explore how the crosscurrents of artistic debate in the twentieth century have been particularly prolific in stressing the tension between tradition and innovation, center and periphery, convergence and divergence, especially in the aftermath to the postcolonial redefinition of these countries.
Intended Learning Outcomes
CILO-1: Be able to identify literary references in Portuguese-written literatures (periods, movements, authors, works).
CILO-2: Identify genres of world music within the Portuguese-speaking world and to explain how they are related to their local background.
CILO-3: Describe different forms of artistic expressions (cinema, painting, dance and drama).
CILO-4: Critically evaluate the importance of contemporary artistic performances and installations in their wider context.