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(Afro) Brazilian Portuguese: Pronunciation Workshop

Brazilian Portuguese has its own pronunciation, structure, and vocabulary that can be traced back to the influence of African enslavement by colonial Portugal in Brazil. In this workshop, you will learn the specifics of the pronunciation of Brazilian Portuguese while also learning how it came to be and its relation to Afro-Brazilian culture. 


Nastassja Pugliese - Guest Lecture

Please join us in Peabody Hall to welcome guest lecturer Nastassja Pugliese, who will be presenting her work: The case for equality after colonization: feminism, abolitionism, and indigenous rights in Nísia Floresta  


Portuguese Arraiá

Join us on this rich Brazilian celebration with typical dance, music, and food.  If possible, wear something plaid or checkered. 


Brazilian Carnaval

Immerse yourself in one of the biggest Brazilian celebrations. Join us for this lively and colorful event with music, dance, and a costume contest. 


Portuguese Game Night

Enjoy a fun evening while practicing Portuguese! 


Live Music - Curupira Beats: A Journey Through Brazilian Music

Come listen to live Brazilian music played by students, instructors, and guests. Short presentations about the songs will enrich the experience. Delicious feijoada [Brazilian Black Bean Stew] will be served. Everyone is welcome!


Romance Languages Trivia Night

Come test your knowledge about the languages, cultures, and people of Italian-speaking, French-speaking, Portuguese-speaking, and Spanish-speaking countries. There will be tasty snacks and prizes!


Brazilian Memes Workshop

Come learn about memes culture in Brazil and play games around memes. 

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Special Issue of "Estudos de Literatura Brasileira Contemporânea"

Cecília Rodrigues, Cris Lira, and Ligia Bezerra (Arizona State U) have edited a special issue of the prestigious literary journal Estudos de Literatura Brasileira Contemporânea housed at the University of Brasília. Titled “Occupying Spaces: Legitimation of Contemporary Brazilian Women Writers,” and featuring ten articles, one book review, and two interviews, the dossier aims to highlight the fertile literary production of women writers…
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Roundtable with Dr. Chantell Smith Limerick

Come learn about Dr. Smith Limerick's experience in graduate school and navigating the job market. She will be available for questions about preparing your application dossier, the ins and outs of campus visits, and what her experiences have been like on search committees. 
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