This course constitutes an integrated study of the culture, history, and geography of Brazil. Readings, lectures, discussions, and audio-visual materials encompass the representative artistic and intellectual accomplishments, political institutions, economy, and popular culture of Brazil. In addition, the course focuses on the values and attitudes, the customs and traditions, and the social structures of the Brazilian people. At the same time, cadets continue to develop greater proficiency in Portuguese. Graded work may include giving oral presentations, writing short essays, or preparing a term paper. A majority of the work is done in Portuguese.
