PORT 351 - Contemporary Texts from the Portuguese-Speaking Communities of Africa, Asia, and Oceania

This course will critically approach a selection of short stories, poems, music, and a wide array of texts from Portuguese-speaking communities in Africa, Asia, and Oceania. The selection of texts focuses on literary and cultural work produced in the 20th century and the early 21st century. We will analyze the evolution of literary and cultural production within the colonial and postcolonial contexts of these societies. Corequisite(s): This discussion-based class requires active participation and completion of PORT 331, or instructor permission. Alternate years. (4 Credits)