Overview
What you will learn
On completion of the Contemporary Brazil - Literature and Society course offered by Dalarna University, students shall be able to:
- explain the political and socio-economic events that have shaped the development of Brazilian society from the late 1800s until the present day
- reflect upon the development of Brazilian society from a global perspective, and analyse equality and sustainability aspects
- conduct literary analyses that problematise literary content in relation to their historical and socio-cultural context
- search for, collect, interpret and compile relevant information in their own oral and written work.
Programme Structure
The program focuses on:
- The course involves the study of works of fiction and non-fiction, film adaptations and other contemporary material that sheds light on developments in Brazilian society from the late 1800s until the present day.
- Focus is on the close study of a selection of representative works of fiction whose content relates to important historical and socio-political events, such as the abolition of slavery, the New Republic, dictatorship, democracy and migration.
- In the course, developments in society in relation to equality and sustainability are also discussed.
Key information
Duration
- Part-time
- 5 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApply anytime.
- Starting
- Apply before
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- Autumn application period: 15 Mar - 15 Apr
- Spring: open for late application
Language
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Credits
- 7.5 Credits
Delivered
Campus Location
- Borlänge, Sweden
Disciplines
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Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
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Other requirements
General requirements
- You have completed upper-secondary school (equivalent to Swedish upper-secondary school).
- English 6.
Technological requirements
- Access to a computer (Not a mini pc, tablet or similar) that is not older than three years (or equivalent) and broadband connection, at least 1 Mbit/s (not mobile broadband, because mobile broadband can vary considerably in speed).
Tuition Fees
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International Applies to you
Applies to youNon-residents12000 SEK / full≈ 12000 SEK / full -
EU/EEA Applies to you
Applies to youEU/EEA NationalsFree
Additional Details
- EU/EEA Citizens or exchange students are not required to pay fees.