2025
Portuguese Literature I
Name: Portuguese Literature I
Code: LLT10855L
6 ECTS
Duration: 15 weeks/156 hours
Scientific Area:
Literature
Teaching languages: Portuguese
Languages of tutoring support: Portuguese, English
Regime de Frequência: Presencial
Sustainable Development Goals
Learning Goals
1. View of the Middle Ages in the areas historical and literary.
2. Perception of the problems inherent in the study of literature produced, transmitted and preserved in manuscripts testimony.
3. Characterization of medieval lyricism and identification of its origin, the various genres, as well as their conventional themes and poetic forms.
4. Contextualization of the work of Lopes in the development of Portuguese historiography and recognition of their conception of the historian and literary dimension of his writing.
5. Knowledge of genres and registers of discourse in the theater of Gil Vicente.
6. Consolidation of technical analysis of lyrical texts, narrative and dramatic, including a personal critical perspective on the same texts.
7. Exercise of reflection on the critical discourse produced on texts or themes of the Program.
2. Perception of the problems inherent in the study of literature produced, transmitted and preserved in manuscripts testimony.
3. Characterization of medieval lyricism and identification of its origin, the various genres, as well as their conventional themes and poetic forms.
4. Contextualization of the work of Lopes in the development of Portuguese historiography and recognition of their conception of the historian and literary dimension of his writing.
5. Knowledge of genres and registers of discourse in the theater of Gil Vicente.
6. Consolidation of technical analysis of lyrical texts, narrative and dramatic, including a personal critical perspective on the same texts.
7. Exercise of reflection on the critical discourse produced on texts or themes of the Program.
Contents
1. Introduction to the Middle Age: references to the cultural history and generic presentation of text
production corresponding to this period.
2. The troubadour poetry. The Arte de Trovar. Cantigas de amor and cantigas de amigo. The
literary satire.
3. A Demanda do Santo Graal.
4. The Historiography. Crónicas and Livros de Linhagens. Fernão Lopes and the royal chronicles
(Crónica de D. João I).
5. Gil Vicente: Compilação de todas as obras. Visitação. The allegory in Auto da Alma. The satire
in Velho da Horta and in Romagem dos Agravados.
production corresponding to this period.
2. The troubadour poetry. The Arte de Trovar. Cantigas de amor and cantigas de amigo. The
literary satire.
3. A Demanda do Santo Graal.
4. The Historiography. Crónicas and Livros de Linhagens. Fernão Lopes and the royal chronicles
(Crónica de D. João I).
5. Gil Vicente: Compilação de todas as obras. Visitação. The allegory in Auto da Alma. The satire
in Velho da Horta and in Romagem dos Agravados.
Teaching Methods
The course unit is conducted through in-person group sessions. A balance is sought between sessions led by the teacher and sessions of a practical nature. The exposure of theoretical contents, historical or theoretical in nature - literary, such as the importance of timeline or gender, or issues of textual criticism are indispensable when working with a corpus partly transmitted through testimonies manuscripts. The practical sessions can be dedicated to a commentary from some literary or critical in nature and reflecting on the themes proposed in the syllabus.
Students are assessed by performing individual written tests conducted in the classroom in which should demonstrate knowledge of the works in the syllabus, and recommended critical bibliography, as well as his competence in developing an autonomous text comment from instruments that were supplied to him.
Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
AI tools can and should be used to solve formative exercises as a learning aid?whether in or during home study?in preparation for assessments.
Students are assessed by performing individual written tests conducted in the classroom in which should demonstrate knowledge of the works in the syllabus, and recommended critical bibliography, as well as his competence in developing an autonomous text comment from instruments that were supplied to him.
Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
AI tools can and should be used to solve formative exercises as a learning aid?whether in or during home study?in preparation for assessments.
Assessment
Continuous Assessment
Students are eligible for continuous assessment only if they have a minimum attendance rate of 75% in collective teaching sessions.
The continuous assessment scheme consists of two written exams?each carrying equal weight in the final grade?with a minimum required score of 8 points (out of 20) for each.
Final Assessment
Students may take the final assessment during the regular period only if they have a 75% attendance rate in collective teaching sessions. Exceptions apply to students under special status regimes and those taking exams during the resit, special, or extraordinary exam periods.
The final assessment scheme consists of a single written exam worth 100% of the grade.
Students who score between 8 and 9.4 on the written exam will be required to take an oral exam.
Reading the University of Évora Academic Regulations (RAUE) is recommended, particularly Articles 97, 102, and 103.
Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
The use of AI tools is not permitted during formal individual performance assessments (continuous assessment and final assessment).
AI tools may and should be used when completing formative exercises?to support learning, whether in or during independent study?in preparation for assessments.
Improper use of AI will be considered academic misconduct. The teaching team reserves the right to invalidate the assessment or require a supplementary assessment (oral exam) should there be any doubt regarding the use of AI or the consultation of unauthorized materials during assessments.
"If deemed necessary to verify the extent to which the student has developed the knowledge and competencies outlined for the course unit, the teaching team may summon the student for an oral exam, in accordance with Article 110, Paragraph 13 of the University of Évora Academic Regulations, while ensuring the conditions set forth in Article 116, Paragraph 4 and Article 118, Paragraph 1 of the same Regulations (Order 216/2026). The oral exam will carry the same weight in the course unit's final grade as the exam under review.
Students are eligible for continuous assessment only if they have a minimum attendance rate of 75% in collective teaching sessions.
The continuous assessment scheme consists of two written exams?each carrying equal weight in the final grade?with a minimum required score of 8 points (out of 20) for each.
Final Assessment
Students may take the final assessment during the regular period only if they have a 75% attendance rate in collective teaching sessions. Exceptions apply to students under special status regimes and those taking exams during the resit, special, or extraordinary exam periods.
The final assessment scheme consists of a single written exam worth 100% of the grade.
Students who score between 8 and 9.4 on the written exam will be required to take an oral exam.
Reading the University of Évora Academic Regulations (RAUE) is recommended, particularly Articles 97, 102, and 103.
Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
The use of AI tools is not permitted during formal individual performance assessments (continuous assessment and final assessment).
AI tools may and should be used when completing formative exercises?to support learning, whether in or during independent study?in preparation for assessments.
Improper use of AI will be considered academic misconduct. The teaching team reserves the right to invalidate the assessment or require a supplementary assessment (oral exam) should there be any doubt regarding the use of AI or the consultation of unauthorized materials during assessments.
"If deemed necessary to verify the extent to which the student has developed the knowledge and competencies outlined for the course unit, the teaching team may summon the student for an oral exam, in accordance with Article 110, Paragraph 13 of the University of Évora Academic Regulations, while ensuring the conditions set forth in Article 116, Paragraph 4 and Article 118, Paragraph 1 of the same Regulations (Order 216/2026). The oral exam will carry the same weight in the course unit's final grade as the exam under review.
Teaching Staff
- Elisa Rosa Pisco Nunes Esteves [responsible]
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