Sumários
Class 9
15 Outubro 2024, 11:00 • Mário Vítor Bastos
The lecture approached several thought-provoking topics:
1. The Cultures of Europe: Mosaic (tessera) or “Frankenstein Effect”?
The lecturer compared European cultures to a mosaic, where each culture was a distinct, integral part of the whole (tessera), versus the idea of a “Frankenstein effect,” suggesting that the integration of diverse cultures might lead to unforeseen consequences.
2.Cultural Diversity, Translation, Better Knowing
The lecturer explored how cultural diversity enriched societies and emphasized the essential role of translation in bridging cultural gaps, fostering mutual understanding, and promoting better knowledge between different cultures.
3.Kafka and Prague
The lecturer examined Kafka’s connection to Prague, highlighting the interplay between present-day Czech culture, the historic Austrian-Hungarian culture, German-speaking cultures, and the specific experiences of German Jews. The discussion navigated particular and universal cultural themes through Kafka’s work and legacy.
4.Afropeans versus African-Americans
The lecture provided a comparative analysis of the cultural identities and contributions of Afropeans (Europeans of African descent) and African-Americans, highlighting their unique challenges and outstanding cultural achievements, and underscoring the differences and similarities in their experiences and influences.
5. Culture and Literature
The lecturer focused on significant literary works and their cultural contexts, such as Djaimilia Pereira de Almeida's "Lisboa, Luanda, Paraíso," intertwining Lisbon and Luanda’s cultural tapestries. Also discussed were Octavio Paz’s diverse literary contributions and their reflection of Mexican culture and beyond.
6. Swedish Gangs: A Cultural Phenomenon?
The lecturer investigated the rise of gang culture in Sweden, analyzing its roots, societal impact, and cultural significance, delving into the socio-economic and cultural factors contributing to this phenomenon.
7. Tim Parks/Daniel Hahn Controversy at The TLS
The lecturer addressed this week’s debate in “The Times Literary Supplement” on “What Makes a National Literature?” featuring contrasting views from Tim Parks and Daniel Hahn. The discussion centered around the criteria and definitions of national literature in a globalized world.
8. The Need for International Translations
The lecture emphasized the importance of translating literary works across languages to promote cultural exchange, understanding, and the appreciation of global literature, underscoring how translations enriched the literary landscape.
9. Different Perceptions of British Literature Inside and Outside Britain
The lecturer examined how British literature was perceived differently within the UK compared to the rest of the world, discussing the factors influencing these perceptions and how they shaped the appreciation and interpretation of British literary works.
Aula 9
15 Outubro 2024, 08:00 • Mário Vítor Bastos
Aula 9
14 Outubro 2024, 17:00 • Nuno Amado
- Leitura e análise de O Mal-Estar da Civilização, de Sigmund Freud
Exercício escrito presencial
14 Outubro 2024, 12:30 • Vanda Maria Coutinho Garrido Anastácio
Exercício escrito presencial de avaliação formativa