Literary discussion based on the book "Grande Sertão: Veredas"

From 40 £ /h

This course is aimed at readers of Portuguese-language literature who wish to find an interlocutor to build a dialogue that can explain the modern and existential philosophy present in specific literary works. The proposal is to explore the nuances of a spoken essay about the perceptions obtained during the reading of significant literary works, with the book Grande Sertão: Veredas, by Guimarães Rosa, being selected for this course. Here, we will seek to understand the intricacies of the plot, deepen the analysis of the characters and unveil the layers of meaning present in the work that constructed it, aiming to enrich the literary experience and expand our understanding of existential philosophy. This is a class that also offers the opportunity to practice speaking Portuguese, and is welcome for those who wish to improve their understanding and oral expression as a practice of a language.

Extra information

Classes will last 1 hour, but this does not mean that they can end sooner by reflecting on the subject itself.

The classes will last 1 hour, but this does not mean that they can end sooner due to their own reflection of the content.

Location

Online from Portugal

Age

Adults (18-64 years old)

Seniors (65+ years old)

Student level

Intermediate

Advanced

Duration

60 minutes

90 minutes

The class is taught in

English

Portuguese

Spanish

Skills

Portuguese

Portuguese for adults

Literature

Philosophy

Availability of a typical week

(GMT -04:00)

New York

Online via webcam

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