In an effort to assist in the adaptation of our international students in view of the internationalization of our academic community, PUCRS is proud to offer some courses entirely delivered in English. These courses will allow students to meet international and local students who wish to improve their language skills.
lnterpretation and Application of Law: practical reasoning. Legal interpretation: methods of interpretation. lnterpretation and application of Law. Legal Reasoning and Argumentation. Thinking like a lawyer. Argumentation and Legal Professions.
Workload: 45h
Offered: every semester
Introduction to basic concepts of biological diversity, ecology and sustainability. Conceptualization of the intrinsic and instrumental values of biodiversity. Study of conservation and sustainability in the environmental, economic, social, and cultural dimensions. Debate on the role of human beings in nature and of every professional and citizen in building an environmentally sustainable world.
Offered: 2° semester (August-December)
The fundamental right of access to justice as a multi-door path. Dispute resolution methods: overview and historical developments. Negotiation: objectives and techniques. Mediation as facilitated negotiation. Styles and stages of mediation. Ethical patterns for mediators. Arbitration as a private adjudication system.
Workload: 30h
Offered: every semester
Introduction to the concepts and elements of digital culture applied to the communications field. Involves the study of the foundations, principles and logics of the scenario that led to the development of digitalization of media, the internet, and the context of network communication.
Workload: 60h
Offered: every semester
Theoretical and practical subject aiming to present basic concepts and practices of data reporting and data visualization. Analysis and discussion of Brazilian public data sets and news using data journalism. Basic notions of statistics and sampling. Information access laws. Data analysis using apps.
Workload: 60h
Offered: every semester
Writing exercises, discussions on language and reading of literary texts, in a workshop environment, aiming at intellectual and creative exchange.
Workload: 30h
Offered: every semester
This course focusses diverse political, economic and social transformations occurred in the 20th Century. It analyses the 1st and 2nd World Wars in its backgrounds. It study as well the emergence of the Cold War System as well as it highlight its links to the Militaristic Regimes in Latin America, the Decolonization of Africa and Asia, and the growing influence of China.
Workload: 60h
Offered: 2° semester (August-December)
Study of contemporary International Relations`s theoretical contributions: constructivism; Copenhagen School; Critical Theory in IR; Post-Structuralist Theories; Post-modern theories and approaches; Feminism in the International Relations; Postcolonial Theories and approaches; Contributions of the Latin American thought to the interpretation of the International Relations.
Workload: 60h
Offered: 2° semester (August-December)
Analysis of contributions from contemporary authors of relevance to the area of International Relations. Approaches to contemporary international themes and problems, focusing on Brazil and Latin America. Contemporary case study exercises in light of the theoretical and methodological contributions learned throughout the course.”
Applicability of Human rights standards to public and private entities. Public policies and Human Rights. The Right to development. Business and Human Rights. Gross and systematic violations. Health, slavery, the right to life, torture, genocide and disappearances. Collective rights and remedies. Analysis of current issues related to Human Rights.
Workload: 30h
Offered: every semester
The course deals with the language in use by contemplating the fundamentals of interlocution: interlocutors, text, context and the construction of meaning in reading and textual production practices. It explores instrumental reading through grammatical review and the application of reading strategies aimed at improve reading comprehension. It also covers textual elements such as cohesion, coherence, intertextuality, informativeness, intentionality, acceptability and situationality.
Workload: 60h
Offered: every semester
Discussion of prominent themes regarding global health, featuring distinct national healthcare models. Comprehensive analysis of health burdens and health indicators across various countries and regions. Introduction of pertinent concepts and initiatives for medical students embarking on real-life scenarios, implementing impactful measures for patient care, public policy, and global health research through current topics within different population contexts.
Workload: 30h
Offered: 2° semester (August-December)
Fundamentals and concepts of economic development. Classical theories and modern models. Social and economic indicators. Regional e local economic issues facing problems in developing countries and the Brazilian economy.
Workload: 60h
Offered: every semester
Organization, analysis, interpretation of data and study of probabilistic models. Investigation of the relationship between variables. Notions from sampling to infer parameters and the establishment of statistical hypotheses.
Workload: 60h
Offered: every semester
More information about the courses: [email protected]
Undergraduate courses taught in Portuguese are offered in different programs, and bring theory and practice together for the student’s professional development. Check out the courses in Portuguese with our staff via email: [email protected]
