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History of Brazil from 1889 to the 1960s (Fall Semester 2025)

The courses will cover the history of Brazil from the “Republica Velha” to the Vargas era. We will also explore the role played by the United States in Brazil since World War II. The courses will be taught in Portuguese and will allow you to better understand the political and economic complexity of this great country.

Registration dates 25 June 2025 22 September 2025
Course dates 22 September 2025 19 December 2025
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History of Brazil from 1889 to the 1960s (Fall Semester 2025)

Course Content

  • Introduction
  • History of Brazil
  • The Birth of the Republic
  • The Great Brazilian Myths
  • The 1920s: The Emergence of a New Brazilian Culture
  • The Tenentismo Movement
  • The Vargas Era
  • The Role of the United States
  • The Dutra Interlude and Vargas’s Return
  • Juscelino Kubitschek
  • Jânio Quadros
  • João Goulart

Learning outcomes

By the end of this course, the student should be able to…

  • Tell the history of Brazil from the Old Republic to the Vargas era
  • Analyze any document from or about this period
  • Write summaries
  • Be independent in writing

 

 

Please check with your home university for credit recognition.