OVERVIEW

The seminar aims to explore the dynamics of cultural hybridization in Latin American countries, with particular reference to Brazil and Peru.

AIMS AND CONTENT

LEARNING OUTCOMES

The primary objective of the seminar is to identify the specific cultural characteristics of South America. Through examples drawn from the speakers' own experiences, the concept of cultural mixing (*meticciato*) will be evaluated as an ideal bridge and mediator between totalizing homogenization and heterogeneous fragmentation.

AIMS AND LEARNING OUTCOMES

By the end of the series of meetings, students will be able to analyze themes related to the encounter between cultures and cultural hybridization.

PREREQUISITES

No prerequisites required.

TEACHING METHODS

Two lectures using multimedia aids, guided classroom discussions, and individual exercises.

SYLLABUS/CONTENT

From music to gastronomy, and from Carnival to religious and sporting phenomena, the most emblematic cultural traits of Brazil and Peru will be analyzed, highlighting their significance for understanding the reality of South American cultural mixing.

TEACHERS AND EXAM BOARD

LESSONS

LESSONS START

Second semester; dates to be determined.

Class schedule

The timetable for this course is available here: Portale EasyAcademy

EXAMS

EXAM DESCRIPTION

Final report.

ASSESSMENT METHODS

The report will serve to assess the student's analytical skills.

FURTHER INFORMATION

To request compensatory tools or dispensatory measures, students with disabilities or specific learning disorders (DSA) must complete the dedicated webform available at https://unige.it/disabilita-dsa at least 7 working days before the exam.

Students with special educational needs (BES) may instead send their request via email to the lecturer, copying the Department Representative (Prof. ...). Aristide Canepa (aristide.canepa@unige.it) and the Inclusion Office (inclusione.studenti@info.unige.it).

Requests will be evaluated by the lecturer and may be approved or rejected.