Lusophone Cityscapes: Cultures, Histories, and Urban Imaginaries

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This course examines the urban landscapes of cities in the Portuguese-speaking world across Europe, Africa, Asia, and the Americas, exploring their histories, cultural productions, and evolving identities. From Lisbon to Luanda, Rio de Janeiro to Maputo, and Goa to Dili, we delve into the architecture, literature, music, and cinema that shape these urban centers. Themes include colonial and postcolonial transformations, social inequality, migration, and the intersection of urban life with environmental challenges. Students will analyze how cityscapes serve as spaces of memory, resistance, and creativity, revealing the complexities of urban life across this interconnected planetary network. Taught in English