Module manager: Peter Hayson
Email: p.haysom@leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) View Timetable
Year running 2026/27
SPPO2415
This module is not approved as a discovery module
This module will examine key aspects of the cultures of Portugal, Brazil and the PALOPs, including post-colonial relations between Portuguese-speaking countries, the place of popular religion in society, and race and identity in the Lusophone world. Examples of cultural production that will be analysed include films (fiction and documentary), popular music and music videos. Secondary readings will be drawn from the areas of cultural studies, history, sociology and cultural anthropology. Please note this is an optional module and runs subject to enrolments. If a low number of students choose this module, then the module may not run, and you may be asked to choose another module
The aim of this module is to deepen students' knowledge of a number of key aspects relating to cultural identity in Brazil, Portugal and Portuguese-speaking Africa. It aims to prepare students to undertake cultural analysis on Lusophone topics independently. It also seeks to encourage students to consider the role of culture in contemporary society and the usefulness of analysing cultural artefacts in order to gain a greater understanding of how contemporary societies are organised and how they function
On successful completion of the module students will have demonstrated the following learning outcomes relevant to the subject:
1. Evaluate the relationship between key aspects of cultural production and socio-historical circumstances in the context of the Portuguese-speaking world
2. Analyse written and audio-visual material, including material in Portuguese
On successful completion of the module students will have demonstrated the following skills learning outcomes:
3. Develop well-structured and evidence-based arguments that are informed by relevant scholarly debates.
4. Communicate clearly and effectively.
| Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Supervision | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Lecture | 20 | 1 | 20 |
| Seminar | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| Private study hours | 177 | ||
| Total Contact hours | 23 | ||
| Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 200 | ||
Module staff will offer extended one-to-one office hours, to discuss your ideas for the Group Oral Presentation and Essay. They will complete formative assessments in advance of the appointment, and they will be given oral feedback during the session.
| Assessment type | Notes | % of formal assessment |
|---|---|---|
| Coursework | Group Oral Presentation | 30 |
| Coursework | Essay | 70 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Coursework) | 100 | |
Resits in the same format as the original submission.
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Last updated: 30/04/2026
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