Brazilian musician, Lazzo Matumbi, sings onstage, circa 2016. (Image courtesy of André Motta de Lima on flickr. License: CC-BY-NC-SA.)
Instructor(s)
Dr. Nilma Dominique
MIT Course Number
21G.820
As Taught In
Fall 2016
Level
Undergraduate
Course Description
Course Features
Course Description
This course will present students with an overview of Brazilian popular music, from the late nineteenth century to the present day. Considered an advanced course, it aims to build vocabulary competence and improve oral communication through the study and discussion of topics about cultural aspects and current issues in Brazil. It is designed to give students extensive experience in Portuguese and emphasizes skill development and refinement in the area of critical reading and writing in Portuguese.
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