Course: Society and Culture of Portuguese Speaking Countries 2

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Course title Society and Culture of Portuguese Speaking Countries 2
Course code KRP/SKL2V
Organizational form of instruction Lecture + Seminar
Level of course Master
Year of study 1
Semester Winter and summer
Number of ECTS credits 7
Language of instruction Portuguese
Status of course Compulsory-optional
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Baptista Nery Plch Maria De Fátima, Mgr.
  • Burianová Zuzana, PhDr. Ph.D.
Course content
1. Cape Verde: geography, politics, religion, culture 2. Guinea-Bissau: geography, politics, religion, culture 3. Sao Tomé and Príncipe: geography, politics, religion, culture

Learning activities and teaching methods
Lecture, Work with Text (with Book, Textbook), Projection (static, dynamic)
  • Homework for Teaching - 26 hours per semester
  • Attendace - 24 hours per semester
  • Preparation for the Exam - 35 hours per semester
  • Semestral Work - 40 hours per semester
Learning outcomes
The course aims to introduce students to the Portuguese-speaking countries of the African continent, focusing on Cape Verde, Guinea-Bissau, and Sao Tomé and Príncipe. Attention will also be paid to countries where Portuguese influence can be observed (e.g., Senegal).
Students will become familiar with basic information about selected countries in the Portuguese-speaking part of the African continent (Cape Verde, Guinea-Bissau, Sao Tomé and Príncipe, and possibly Senegal) in the areas of geography, politics, religion, and culture.
Prerequisites
None.

Assessment methods and criteria
Oral exam, Student performance, Written exam

Active participation in seminars Written paper/presentation Reading texts in Portuguese Exam preparation
Recommended literature
  • Klíma J. Dějiny Afriky. Praha. 2012.
  • Klíma, J. Guinea-Bissau (stručná historie států). Praha. 2006.
  • Klíma J. Kapverdské ostrovy, Svatý Tomáš a Princův ostrov (stručná historie států). Praha. 2008.
  • Klíma J. Kapverdští Sokolové: česká inspirace v dějinách atlantského souostroví / Sokols de Cabo Verde : a inspiraçao checa na história do arquipélago atlântico. Praha. 2016.
  • Klíma J., Vítek, J. Kapverdy znovu objevené. Praha. 2002.


Study plans that include the course
Faculty Study plan (Version) Category of Branch/Specialization Recommended year of study Recommended semester
Faculty: Faculty of Arts Study plan (Version): Portuguese Philology (2021) Category: Philological sciences 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: Summer
Faculty: Faculty of Arts Study plan (Version): Portuguese Philology (2021) Category: Philological sciences 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: Summer
Faculty: Faculty of Arts Study plan (Version): Portuguese Philology (2021) Category: Philological sciences 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: Summer