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Martuscelli, Tania

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  • Dr. Martuscelli's research is focused on Modern and Contemporary Portuguese and Brazilian Literature and Art, Lusophone African literature, Lusophone Culture, Transatlantic Studies, Portuguese and Brazilian Avant-Garde Movements, Cultural Studies, Decolonial Studies, Identity Studies. Her main interest is on the transition of the avant-garde movements in Portugal, the transatlantic relations between Portuguese and Brazilian intellectuals, and the tradition of the arts and literature in the Portuguese-speaking world.

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  • Modern and contemporary Luso-Brazilian Poetry, Art, Fiction, Lusophone African literature, Lusophone Culture, Transatlantic Studies, Portuguese and Brazilian Avant-Garde Movements, Cultural Studies, Teaching Methodologies

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  • AHUM 2800 - Brazil: Past and Present
    Primary Instructor - Spring 2023
    Discusses contemporary Brazil through the lenses of its literary, as well as socio-political movements. Students acquire a broader perspective of the country's current dynamics based on the formation of its national identity from 1500 to today. History serves as background to analyze literature and arts and critically understand Brazilian culture. Taught in English. Does not count toward Portuguese minor or Spanish and Portuguese major. Same as PORT 2800.
  • PORT 2350 - Portuguese for Romance Language Speakers
    Primary Instructor - Spring 2019
    Focusing on Brazilian Portuguese, this course constitutes an intensive introduction to Portuguese language for those who speak a Romance language. Comprehends basic vocabulary and fundamentals of grammar through practice in speaking, listening comprehension, reading and writing, based on the Communicative Approach. Uses different media to explore cultural aspects of the Portuguese speaking world. Recommended requisite: three semesters of college equivalent in any Romance language.
  • PORT 2800 - Brazil: Past and Present
    Primary Instructor - Spring 2019 / Spring 2023
    Discusses contemporary Brazil through the lenses of its literary, as well as socio-political movements. Students acquire a broader perspective of the country's current dynamics based on the formation of its national identity from 1500 to today. History serves as background to analyze literature and arts and critically understand Brazilian culture. Taught in English. Does not count toward Portuguese minor or Spanish and Portuguese major. Same as AHUM 2800.
  • PORT 3003 - Advanced Portuguese Language Skills
    Primary Instructor - Fall 2018 / Spring 2023
    Consists of an advanced language course focused on current socio-environmental issues in Brazil. Involves reading academic texts in different areas of study, writing essays, watching documentaries, conducting class presentations and discussions, and studying grammar and vocabulary in the context of a more sophisticated written Portuguese.
  • PORT 3170 - Lisbon as a Global City: Cosmopolitanism, Diversity, and Innovation
    Primary Instructor - Summer 2024
    Experience the city of Lisbon, Portugal, one of the oldest cities in the world. Known for its cosmopolitanism and cultural diversity since the Age of Discovery, Lisbon will be the center of our exploration of how multicultural heritage has created new social, economic and cultural dynamics that have molded the city as a singular destination to visit and to invest.
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