HIST 271 - History of Rio de Janeiro

FC SSCI CD

4 credits
This course examines the history of Rio de Janeiro with a primary focus on the 19th and 20th centuries, concentrating on themes of race, inequality, urban space, and popular culture. We work with standard primary and secondary sources along with film, fiction, photography, and music to build our understanding of Rio de Janeiro’s history. Students will hone skills of close reading, viewing, and listening, as well as of careful reflection and persuasive argument in writing.