LFU:online

The lecture provides in-depth knowledge and understanding of historical development in Brazil, the largest and most populated country in South America. Specific problems of the countries of the so-called Third World will be discussed based on the example of Brazil.

After a brief presentation of the structural conditions emerging during the colonial period and which should have an effect long time after, the lecture focusses on the political and socio-economic development after winning its independence in the 19th century. The crises breaking out in the 20th century cannot be understood without a profound knowledge of the traditional structures, mental attitudes and axis of problems.
The second focus highlights the constitutional and political changes, the economic, social and political problems of Brazil in this century.

Lecture

Course with continuous performance assessment: attendance at all sessions, active participation in discussions, comments, written paper.

A full reading list will be provided at the start of the course.

Online-enrollment required, starting on Sept. 1, 2016!