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851-0849-03L 2 Credits DS D-GESS

Portuguese Brazilian A2-B2: Urban Popular Music

Português brasileiro A2-B2: Música popular urbana

Does not take place this semester. No enrolment to this course at ETH Zurich. Book the corresponding course directly at "Language Center of UZH and ETH Zürich". Course fees: Registration dates:
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Last Updated: 2026-06-03 00:14:55

Abstract

In this course, participants engage with various themes of urban popular music in Brazil. They gain an understanding of some aspects of culture and the history of Brazil in relation to various music genres, periods of artistic expression, main composers, and interpreters of Brazilian music.

Objective

The aim of this course is to expose the(delete) participants to the language with a musical approach using linguistic and cultural resources to develop and improve their oral and written learning and communication skills.

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Learning Materials (Links)

General Information

Language
Portuguese
Levels
DS
Frequency
Semesterly recurring

Examination

Type
graded semester performance
Anmeldemodalitäten, Datum und Ort dieser Leistungskontrolle wird ausschliesslich vom Sprachenzentrum UZH/ETH festgelegt.

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
lecture with exercise Português brasileiro A2-B2: Música popular urbana (Sprachenzentrum)
Does not take place this semester. **Kurs vom Sprachenzentrum der UZH und der ETH Zürich** Unterrichtssprache: Brasilianisch-Portugiesisch
No time listed 1 h weekly

Offered In

  • Science in Perspective (In “Science in Perspective”-courses students learn to reflect on ETH’s STEM subjects from the perspective of humanities, political and social sciences. Only the courses listed below will be recognized as "Science in Perspective" courses.)
    • Language Courses of the UZH and ETH Zurich (A maximum of 3 credit points from language courses may be recognised in the category "Science in Context" throughout the entire bachelor's and master's degree program. Moreover, the following restrictions apply: In the case of the European languages English, French, Italian and Spanish, only advanced language courses from level B2 will be credited. German language courses are credited from level C2. Only the courses listed below will be recognized as "GESS Science in Perspective" courses. Course fees: Registration dates: )