This course introduces students to the globalization of the Portuguese language across five continents. It will provide a socio-political, economic, and cultural overview of Portuguese-speaking countries and territories through lectures, discussions, and guest speakers. Students will enhance their Portuguese vocabulary, pronunciation, and cultural knowledge through assignments and in-class activities. The course aims to educate students about the history and spread of Portuguese, cultural similarities and differences between places, and challenging stereotypes about Portuguese-speaking communities worldwide. Assessment will include participation, presentations, papers and a final exam. The tentative schedule outlines discussions of Portuguese-speaking countries in Africa, Asia, Europe and the Americas.

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Globalization of Portuguese Language
Facilitator
s:
Rodrigo de Moraes
Natasha Chowdry
E-mail rdemoraes@berkeley.edu
Office 458B Barrows Hall Phone 818-431-0274
Office
Hours
TBA
Meeting
Time
TBA
Course Description:
This class will introduce a new perspective of the Portuguese language that has been expanded to the
five continents of the world. Through interactive lectures taught in Portuguese and English, students
will engage in a socio-political, economical, and cultural discussions about each Portuguese speaking
country in the CPLP (Comunidade dos Países de Língua Portuguesa) as well as special territories
where the Portuguese language has had a major influence. Students will enhance their Portuguese
vocabulary, pronunciation, and cultural knowledge through short written assignments and peer-to-
peer interaction in class.
This class aims to educate students on the following three themes:
1 Globalization of Portuguese in the end of 19th century, the beginning of 20th century, and the
present
1 Historical Background
2 Political View
3 Cultural Aspect of the influence of the language
2 How Portuguese presents cultural differences and similarities:
1 Accent creation by outside or local influences in the diversity of speaking skills
2 Religion based upon the local and enforced believes
3 Superstition influenced by religion and promoted by cultural beliefs
4 Race: there is not one race, there are various races united by one language.
5 Music created influenced by religion and developed internationally through
different rhythms, tones, repercussion, and message
6 Literature of each country
7 Typical dishes depending on the region
8 Commonalities among each Portuguese countries
3 Promoting a new view of Portuguese in the world that does not stand to stereotypes.

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Apostila of important authors of each country:
● Zeezee copy.
Course Objectives:
1 Expose the globalization of Portuguese language;
2 Introduce and multicultural connection between Portuguese speaking countries
3 Enhance the students vocabulary, pronunciation, and cultural knowledge about famous
authors of the Portuguese world.
Upon completion of this course you will:
1 Understand the value of intercultural competency.
2 Vanish the international ignorance about Portuguese countries and broaden your view about
Portuguese.
3 Amplify your vocabulary and enhance your speaking skills.
4 Become more self-aware of certain differences that exist between groups.
5 Attain a greater desire to go further in the language.
Method of Instruction:
1 The facilitators will lead the course with activities that promote in-class participation. In
addition, lectures and discussions about each country and territory will be included
throughout the semester. Furthermore, facilitators will invite guest lecturers to this course
to enhance the student’s learning experience.
Course Policy:
Please arrive on time and be prepared to learn. Attendance is mandatory and the completing the
reading prior to class is your responsibility. Students are not only expected but also required to
participate in the course. If you feel like it is difficult for you to participate, please contact your
facilitator for alternative ways to earn participation points. Students must contact the instructor via
email in the case of an excused absence within 24 hours of the missed class.. Laptops, tablets, cell
phones, and other electronic devices are NOT ALLOWED during class time. Let’s keep focus and
interest on the class. Please respect your classmates, speakers, and your facilitators by turning off
these devices before you enter the class.
Reflection Paper:
Details will be announced later in the course.
Final Paper:
The final paper will consist of an essay in Portuguese (for Portuguese students) or in English (for
non-Portuguese speaking students) about their knowledge and understanding of the cultural
differences and similarities from the beginning to the end of the class.

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Grading Policy:
For students who are taking 2 units:
Participation-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------40%
Final Paper Examination (2-4)-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------30%
Oral Presentation ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------20%
Reflection Paper------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------10%
For students who are taking 3 units:
Participation----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------30%
Final Paper (4 -6 pages)-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------30%
Oral Presentation----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------30%
Reflection Paper-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------10%
NOTE: Students will be taking this course on a Pass/No Pass basis. In order to obtain a passing
grade, students will need to accumulate at least 70%. However, missing two or more classes
without a valid excuse will result in an automatic grade of NP. In addition, students who fail to
take the midterm examination will result in a grade of NP as well.
Course Schedule:
Please note that this is a tentative class schedule for general reference only. This schedule may
change in order to accommodate speakers.
Week 1: Países Lusófonos:
 Class Introduction: Syllabus, Course requirements and expectations, project and paper
instructions.
 What is the value of the Portuguese language?
Week 2: Língua Portuguesa.
 Introduction of the History of the Portuguese Language
 Expansion of Portuguese to all 4 continents
 Importance of the Portuguese culture.
Week 3: Portugal
 Historical Points: Colonization/ 24 April 1974
 Cultural Expansion
Week 4: Angola/ Mozambique
 Artistic Expression: Woman condition exposed by Alda Lara
 War influences in Mozambique’s culture
Week 5: Guiné-Bissau / São Tomé e Príncipe
 Libertation of Guiné-Bissau
 Almada Negreiros the painter.

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Week 6: Cabo Verde
 Migration
 Cesária évora “Queen of Morna”, “Barefoot Diva”
Week 7: Timor-Leste/ Other Portuguese speaking territories
 Writer: Fernando Sylvan
 Territories: Goa, Damão, Diu, Macau, and Guiné Equatorial
Week 8: “Bate-Papo”
Week 9: Brasil
 History and Portuguese influence
 5 regions
Week 10: Brasil
 Rio de Janeiro: The beauty and the reality
Week 11: Final Paper Due
 Oral Presentation / TBD