Brazilian Portuguese: The music of Brazil: samba, bossa nova and more
Discover the rich cultural and geographical diversity which have influenced Brazilian popular music and learn about the wide variety of Brazil's musical styles both past and present.In English with some Portuguese.
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This course will introduce you to the different genres of Brazilian music: from Samba to Bossa Nova, as well as Forró, Axé, Sertanejo, choro and Música Popular Brasileira. You will also gain an insight into Brazil's cultural and geographic diversity.
What will we cover?
We will cover Brazilian music genres, its main artists and corresponding geographical and cultural backgrounds.
What will I achieve? By the end of this course you should be able to...
Understand different musical genres and artists and the historic, geographical and cultural issues surrounding them.
What level is the course and do I need any particular skills?
No formal skills are necessary; the course is suitable for beginners but will also offer insight and challenge for those who understand Portuguese.
How will I be taught, and will there be any work outside the class?
You will be taught by listening to sample music, lecture and demonstration, and discussion.
Are there any other costs? Is there anything I need to bring?
There are no other costs.
When I've finished, what course can I do next?
Brazilian Portuguese language courses at various levels. Please email languages@citylit.ac.uk for information.
Being a 'third culture kid', Claudia became interested in languages, travel and culture in her early years. After acquiring a Master’s degree in Communication Sciences and working as an Art Director, Travel Writer and Fine Art Landscape Photographer for some years, her lifelong passion for languages brought her to gain a Certificate in Language Teaching to Adults. As a native speaker of Portuguese and Spanish, she is experienced in delivering tailored language lessons for adults from all different backgrounds and levels. Being a global nomad since birth, different cultural experiences and the understanding that there is more than one way to look at situations, has given Claudia the insight of perceiving the world in different ways simultaneously. “Learning about other cultures and languages is one of the most useful and fulfilling things one can do as it broadens one's horizons in every aspect of life. It opens many doors not only regarding work and business opportunities but also as a way not only to really interact with other cultures but also learn from them. It is one of the best gifts you can give to yourself!”
Please note: We reserve the right to change our tutors from those advertised. This happens rarely, but if it does, we are unable to refund fees due to this. Our tutors may have different teaching styles; however we guarantee a consistent quality of teaching in all our courses.
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