Undergraduate Program
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Faculty: Straubhaar
Class Meets: June 2 - July 16
Room: Study Abroad - Brazil
Writing Comp: N
Comm/Cult Req: N
Closing Limit: 15
Session: First
Cross-Listed: LAS 322, LAS 381, RTF 387C
PREREQUISITES
Must be an RTF major with a UT GPA of at least a 2.25 and have upper-division standing. The following coursework with a grade of at least C: RTF 305, either 314 or 316, and 6 additional hours of lower-division coursework in RTF.
CONSENT REQUIREMENTS
Consent required. Before registering, students must visit with Prof. Joseph Straubhaar, CMA 6.120, jdstraubhaar@mail.utexas.edu. In addition, students should talk to Study Abroad Adviser Helena Wilkins, helena@mail.utexas.edu in the International Office 105 (SHC 247) to learn about the Study Abroad Program.
FIRST CLASS DAY POLICY
Students must attend the first class day or make prior arrangements with the instructor.
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Part of the Study Abroad Progam: Media, Culture, and Portuguese in Salvador , Brazil . This course will focus on the study of media (film, television and music) and culture in Brazil . Particular attention will be given to the structure of media, issues of ethnic representation and participation in popular culture, and the impacts of cultural hybridization in relations with global cultures. One of the largest countries in the world, Brazil 's multicultural society has many similarities with the U.S. , including the power and appeal of its industry worldwide. Brazil 's TV Globo is the fourth largest network after ABC, NBC and CBS. Brazilian soap operas sell internationally, making some actors as famous in China as at home. Brazil 's communication industry produces high volumes of music, television, film and internet content.