This web site on the life and works of Pernambuco poet Joao Cabral de Melo Neto contains several poems recited by the poet himself as well as interviews with literary experts on his style and the impact of his works. For students of the dry Northeastern Brazilian region known as the sertao, the work of Joao Cabral is a must.
Type of Material:
Tutorial
Recommended Uses:
Self-directed learning, use in survey courses
Technical Requirements:
Media player
Identify Major Learning Goals:
The learner will appreciate the poetry of the Northeast region of Brazil and particularly that of Joao Cabral de Melo Neto, read by himself and other readers.
Target Student Population:
Students of Brazilian literature and advanced Portuguese language.
Prerequisite Knowledge or Skills:
Advanced listening and reading proficiency in Portuguese
Content Quality
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Strengths:
This site's outstanding feature is the availability of interviews with the poet and audio commentaries on his work. Students will be able to improve their Portuguese listening comprehension and their appreciation of Brazilian poetry at the same time. They will learn important information about the Northeast of Brazil while observing the impact of the rude climate on its poetry.
Concerns:
The name Baudelaire is misspelled on the site.
Potential Effectiveness as a Teaching Tool
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Strengths:
The site fits squarely in a survey of Brazilian literature along side the works of Carlos Drummond de Andrade and other great poets. Learning assignments can be easily written for the poems on the site using the text on concrete poetry and the aesthetics of Joao Cabral. Everything is here to construct a self-contained unit on the poet. It can be used for independent study, in online discussions and in face to face classes. Students preparing literature examinations will find the site a great introduction to Joao Cabral. It is multisensory, using text, audio and video.
Concerns:
A bibliography and list of external links would be an enhancement to this resource.
Ease of Use for Both Students and Faculty
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Strengths:
The site is very easy to navigate. Due to its connection with tvcultura.com it is obviously well-maintained. Links all work and the audio quality is fine with multiple choices on speed.
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