Research Upon Portuguese Literature - Text and Context II 3305-BLP2-1U

EN Good general knowledge of Portuguese literature, culture and history; competent knowledge of critical literary approaches, their tools and terminology; knowledge of Portuguese at C1 level. PT Bom conhecimento geral da literatura, cultura e história de Portugal; conhecimento competente das abordagens críticas literárias, das suas ferramentas e terminologia; conhecimento da língua portuguesa ao nível C1.

Student knows and understands the advanced terminology of literary criticism, the subjects and areas of research covering contemporary children's and young adult literature in Portuguese and Portuguese-language literature; knows and understands the different research methodologies specific to literary criticism and literary history, as well as their advanced terminology; understands what professional analysis of literary processes consists of and knows how to carry it out with analytical depth and linguistic sophistication; understands the place of Portuguese literary studies in the humanities and is aware of the need for an interdisciplinary approach; knows and understands the historical, cultural and literary phenomena of the periods under discussion; knows how to situate the texts under study in their political and historical context; understands the cultural links between Portugal and Brazil and Portuguese-speaking countries of Africa and their translation into contemporary cultural life in Portuguese-speaking countries.

(K_W02, K_W03, K_W04, K_W05, K_W06, K_W08, K_W09)

Student is able to read and understand texts on themes and issues related to contemporary Portuguese and Portuguese-language children's and young adult literature. He or she is able to defend his or her own point of view and opinion in a theoretically informed manner, discuss and problematize topics related to Portuguese literature in Portuguese, both orally and in writing, as well as argue based on the points of view of other authors and formulate conclusions. He or she also knows how to conduct literary analysis, being able to choose the most appropriate critical/theoretical perspective for a work and/or the subject of his or her research. He or she is able to use advanced terminology specific to literary studies, in written and oral form, when presenting the results of independent research/thesis/presentation. He or she is able to recognize different literary genres, even in the fluid situations of contemporary times, and contextualize texts within the appropriate period. He or she has well-established research skills, able to distinguish relevant sources and studies from information devoid of scholarly value. He or she is able to discuss in Portuguese with specialists in the field of literary studies from the Lusophone area.

(K_U01, K_U03, K_U04, K_U05, K_U06, K_U07, K_U08)

Student is well prepared to critically evaluate his/her own knowledge and skills and understands the need for continuous training and development in the spirit of "lifelong learning"; interacts and communicates with Portuguese-speaking communities and actively participates in Portuguese culture through various forms and media; is prepared to follow contemporary processes and phenomena in the field of literature and in the area of ​​the Portuguese language, as well as to assume responsibility for defending the cultural heritage of the linguistic area.

( K_K01, K_K02, K_K03, K_K06, K_K07, K_K08)

Students will be assessed as follows:

a) 50% - Active participation in classes (discussion, analysis, problematization).
b) 50% - Writing a short essay (max. 4000 words, not including bibliography) on a theme/problem from the works in the program.

Regularity and punctuality are required.

Students are allowed two unjustified absences per semester. Required attendance is at least 60%.

The grade will be given based on the following scale:

100%- grade 5!
92%-99% - grade 5
85%-91% - grade 4.5
77%-84% - grade 4
71%-76% - grade 3.5
60%-70% - grade 3
Less than 60% - grade 2

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Os estudantes serão avaliados do seguinte modo:

a) 50% - Participação ativa nas aulas (discussão, análise, questionamento).
b) 50% - Redação de um ensaio curto (máx. 4000 palavras, não incluindo a bibliografia) sobre um tema/problema das obras do programa.

Regularidade e pontualidade são indispensáveis.

Os alunos têm direito a duas faltas não justificadas por semestre. O requisito de assiduidade é de pelo menos 60%.

A nota será dada com base na seguinte escala:

100% - nota 5!
92%-99% - nota 5
85%-91% - nota 4,5
77%-84% - nota 4
71%-76% - nota 3,5
60%-70% - nota 3
Menos de 60% - nota 2

EN
Translator, literary critic, language and literature teacher, editor

PT
Tradutor, crítico literário, professor de língua e literatura, editor

Literary texts:

AGUALUSA, José Eduardo (2021) A Vida no Céu. Lisboa, Quetzal.
ALMEIDA, Djaimilia de Pereira (2022) Esse Cabelo. São Paulo, Todavia.
ALMEIDA, Maria Inês (2016) Diário de um Migrante. Lisboa, Dinalivro.
ANDRESEN, Sophia de Mello Breyner (2013) “História da Gata Borralheira”. In: Histórias da Terra e do Mar, Porto, Porto Editora.
LACOMBE, Milly (2016) Over the Rainbow. Um Livro de Contos de Fadxs. São Paulo, Planeta.
ONDJAKI (2007) Os da minha rua. Alfragide, Caminho.
ONDJAKI (2013) Uma Escuridão Bonita. Alfragide, Caminho.
ONDJAKI (2025) O tempo do cão. Alfragide, Caminho.
PESSOA, Ana (2019) Aqui é um bom lugar. Lisboa, Tangerina.

Critical reading:

BOROWSKI, Gabriel (2015) “Globalne wykorzenienie: Życie w niebie José Eduardo Agualusy w perspektywie ekokrytyki postkolonialnej”. In: W. Charchalis, R. Díaz-Szmidt, E. Siwierska, M. Szupejko (ed.) Współczesne literatury afrykańskie i inne teksty kultury w świetle badań postkolonialnych, Warszawa, ASPRA-JR: 195-214.
GLOTFELTY, Cheryl & FROMM, Harold (ed.) (1996) The ecocriticism reader: landmarks in literary ecology. London, The University of Georgia Press.
HUNT, Peter (1995) Understanding children's literature. London, Routhledge.
HUNT, Peter (2001) Children’s literature. Oxford, Blackwell.
HUTCHEON, Linda (2006) A Theory of Adaptation. New York, Routhledge.
LIONNET Françoise (2000) “Transnationalism, Postcolonialism or Transcolonialism? Reflections on Los Angeles, Geography, and the Uses of Theory”. Emergences, vol. 19, no.1: 25-35.
ŁUKASZYK, Ewa (2020) “Ondjaki’s classmates Read Honwana. Towards a Transcolonial Theory”. In: Elke Sturm-Trigonakis (ed.) World Literature and the Postcolonial: Narratives of (Neo) Colonialization in a Globalized World, Thessaloniki, J.B. Metzler: 171-180.
RUNDELL, Katherine (2019) Why You Should Read Children’s Literature, Even Though You Are So Old and Wise. London, Bloomsbury.
VAN DER LINDEN, Sophia (2011) Para Ler o Livro Ilustrado. Translated by Dorothée de Brochard. São Paulo, Cosac Naify.

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