The cultural industries and the arts are essential to fully understand the elements which define the referential map of Portugal¿s identity. This curricular unit aims at establishing the social and cultural profile of our society, from the seventies until today, without forgetting some of the main events that shaped our historical and cultural identity, Some of the most significant moments of our country's history, since the foundation of the nationality until the "Estado Novo" period.will also be mentioned.
OBJECTIVES AND EXPECTED LEARNING OUTCOMES
- Understand the social and cultural environment of the country;
- Analyse the artistic and cultural production, mainly in the areas of music, literature, and cinema.
- Study some of most significant moments of the countrys recent history, such as the social and cultural dimension of television, the evolution of consumption patterns, the impact of the European union and the boost generated by the new Technologies.
SKILLS TO BE DEVELOPED
- Identify the dominant elements of Portuguese society social and cultural profile;
- Characterize the relevant artistic production;
- Develop the analysis, autonomy and decision making processes;
- Understand the role of culture and art within the context of the definition and consolidation of our national identity.
Programme
I. From the Foundation of Portugal to the XX Century 1. Significant milestones that shaped our identity 1.1 The Foundation of Portugal 1.2 The Independence wars 1.3 The Discoveries 1.4 The New State (Estado Novo)
II. Social and cultural profile of Portuguese society 2. The Seventies, the hippie decade, the era of individualism 2.1 Cultural identity: Music, Literature, Cinema, Television 2.2 The Portuguese consumers profile 3. The eighties, the yuppie decade, the era of information 3.1 The pursuit for success 3.2 Cultural identity: Music, Literature, Cinema, Sociology 4. The Nineties, the EEC decade, the era of globalization 4.1 Impact of community funds 4.2 The changes in consumption patterns 4.3 Cultural identity: Music, Literature, Cinema
III. The XXI Century, the era of global communication 5. Society and the new technologies 5.1 Culture in movement 5.2 The influence of social media 5.3 The power of Brands 5.3.1 Music: digital platforms and tribal cultures 5.3.2 Literature: virtual formats and new methodologies 5.3.3 Cinema: the consumption rituals and the alternative platforms
5.4 Cultural Brands
Main literature
CARDOSO, Miguel Esteves;A Causa das Coisas, Porto: Porto Editora, 2014
XAVIER, Jorge Barreto;A Cultura na Vida de Todos os Dias, Porto: Porto Editora, 2016
Supplementary Bibliography
FERIN, Isabel;O Que é Comunicação e Culturas do Quotidiano, Lisboa: Quimera, 2010
LOPES,Marília;Identidade em Viagem, Para uma História da Cultura Portuguesa, Lisboa: UCE, 2015
MELO, Daniel;A Cultura Popular no Estado Novo, Lisboa: Angelus Novus, 2010
RIBEIRO, António Pinto;Questões Permanentes, Ensaios Escolhidos Sobre a Cultura Contemporânea, Lisboa: Cotovia, 2011
RODRIGUES, Adriano;Comunicação e Cultura, A Experiência Cultural na Era da Informação, Lisboa: Editorial Presença, 2000
SALLES, Michelle;Em Busca de um Novo Cinema Português, Lisboa: UBI, 2011
SARMENTO, Cristina e GUIMARÃES, Lúcia, (Coord.), ;Culturas Cruzadas em Português, Vol. III: Arte, Educação e Sociedade, Coimbra: Almedina, 2015
Learning Methods
The working sessions will follow a theoretical / practical approach, aiming at combining the teacher's presentation with the systematic use of practical examples and real cases. Debates and discussions will also take place, and the cultural elements referred in the classes will be connected with real situations and contexts.
Assessment Components
Avaliação distribuída com exame final
Assessment Components
Description
Type
Time (hours)
Conclusion Date
Attendance (estimated)
Lessons
45
Participação Presencial
12
Teste/Exame
3
Study
100
Total:
160
Continuous Assessment
Two written tests: 2x35% Group work: 30% ( 20% written part+10% oral presentation)
1. all students will register their presence during lessons and, if their absenteeism rate is over 30% of the total number of lessons for each course unit, they will automatically be transferred to the final assessment modality of the regular season.
2. In written tests and evaluation elements referred to in sub-paragraphs b) to e) of paragraph 2 of Art. 39, a minimum score of 7.5 (seven point five) values is required.
3. In case students miss or obtain less than 7.5 in the written tests or the written projects, they will be automatically transferred to Final Assessmen of the regular seasont
4. In case students miss or obtain less than 7.5 in the second written test, they may only be subject to the appeal season for tests.
Final Exam
Individual Test: 100%
Under the terms of the Degree Regulation:
The practical or theoretical-practical work (s) referred to in Article 39 (2) (b) may also be considered, with a weighting corresponding to half of that considered in the context of continuous assessment, provided that the student communicates such intention to the teacher through the completion of a specific form to be made available by the teacher at the time of the exam.