PT Foundation Calls for Free Online Course Revisiting Brazil's History

PT Foundation Calls for Free Online Course Revisiting Brazil’s History

Written by Alisson Ficher

Published on 19/04/2025 at 19:49

Curso gratuito da Fundação Perseu Abramo revisita a história do Brasil. Aulas com especialistas, de debates históricos a questões contemporâneas do país.

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An Unprecedented And Free Course Is Being Offered To Revisit Critical Moments In Brazilian History. From Debates About The Formation Of The Country To Discussions About Contemporary Political Crises, The Content Promises To Broaden The Horizons Of National History.

The Perseu Abramo Foundation, a center for political training and knowledge linked to the Workers’ Party (PT), is open for enrollment for a free online course on the history of Brazil.

Entitled “Revisiting The History Of Brazil: Debates And Conflicts”, the course offers a profound and critical approach to the main events that marked the country over more than 500 years of history.

Maga Lecture With Lilia Schwarcz

The inaugural class of the course, scheduled for May 8, 2025, will be taught by the renowned anthropologist and historian Lilia Schwarcz, professor at the University of São Paulo (USP) and a member of the Brazilian Academy of Letters (ABL).

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Curation And Structure Of The Course

With curation by Dulce Pandolfi, professor at the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (UFRJ), the course is divided into three modules that cover different periods of Brazilian history, from the colonial period to contemporary debates about democracy and authoritarianism.

The course will consist of 14 recorded classes, taught by renowned professors and researchers from universities such as UFRJ, UFF, UFMG, UFJF and UFSC, among others.

The classes will be made available every Thursday, starting at 6 PM, with a total duration until August 7, 2025.

Main Themes Addressed

The content of the course covers a wide range of topics, from the formation of the Brazilian nation in the colonial period to the contemporary challenges faced by the country.

Among the topics discussed are: the slave system, the struggle of indigenous peoples, the revolts in the colonial period, coronelismo, the 1930 Revolution, the Vargas Era, rural and urban conflicts, the 1964 coup, the military dictatorship, democratic transition, neoliberalism, and the crisis of the left, in addition to more recent issues such as Bolsonarism and Lulism.

Critical Reflection On Brazilian History

According to Jorge Bittar, director of Training at the Perseu Abramo Foundation, the aim of the course is to provide a deep reflection on more than 500 years of Brazilian history, with an emphasis on the events, struggles, and challenges that shaped Brazilian society.

Bittar emphasizes that the course seeks to question the traditional views about the country, challenging the notion that Brazil has always been a peaceful and egalitarian nation.

“We will discuss the formation of our nation in the colonial period and contemporary debates about democracy, authoritarianism, and inequality. The aim is to offer a critical reflection on the factors that influenced and still influence our society”, states the foundation’s director.

Enrollment And Modules Of The Course

Enrollment for the course is free and can be done online, through the link provided by the Perseu Abramo Foundation.

Interested individuals should access the enrollment platform to ensure participation and receive the completion certificate.

Detailed Schedule

Check below the course details, with the topics and dates of each class:

Magna Lecture:

May 8 – “Brazil: A Biography”, with Lilia Schwarcz (ABL/USP).

Module I: From The Portuguese Crown To The Brazilian Crown

May 15 – “The Operation Of The Slave System In Portuguese America”, with Ynaê Lopes da Silva (UFF).
May 22 – “Indigenous Peoples And The Construction Of Brazil”, with Vânia Losada (UFRRJ/UnB).
May 29 – “Ideas And Republican Revolts In The Colony And The Empire”, with Heloísa Starling (UFMG).
June 5 – “Slavery And Citizenship In Monarchic Brazil”, with Hebe Mattos (UFF/UFJF).

Module II: From The Republic Of The Colonels To The Generals’ Dictatorship

June 12 – “From The Republic Of The Colonels To The 1930 Revolution”, with Claúdia Viscardi (UFJF).
June 19 – “The Vargas Era And The Labor Pact”, with Angela de Castro Gomes (UFF/UNIRIO).
June 26 – “The Democratic Experiment: Rural And Urban Conflicts”, with Mário Grynszpan (UFF).
July 3 – “Jango’s Government, The Base Reforms, And The 64 Coup”, with Dulce Pandolfi (UFRJ).

Module III: From Dictatorship To Democracy

July 10 – “The Military In Power”, with João Roberto Martins (UFSC).
July 17 – “Democratic Transition: Social Movements And The New Unionism”, with Paulo Fontes (UFRJ).
July 24 – “Transitional Justice In Brazil”, with Angela Moreira da Silva (UFF).
July 31 – “Times Of Neoliberalism And The Crisis Of The Left”, with Daniel Aarão Reis (UFF).
August 7 – Closing Class: “Bolsonarism And Lulism”, with Renato Lessa (PUC-Rio).

Certificate Of Participation

At the end of the course, participants who attend all classes and complete the proposed activities will receive a certificate of participation.

The Perseu Abramo Foundation guarantees that the content offered will be relevant both for those who already have knowledge in the area and for those seeking to better understand the historical and political challenges of Brazil.

How To Enroll

To secure your spot, interested individuals should access the Perseu Abramo Foundation website and complete the advance enrollment. Enrollment is free, but spots are limited.

The course will be transmitted exclusively online, facilitating access from anywhere in Brazil.

What do you think of this proposal to reflect on 500 years of Brazilian history? How do you believe this course can contribute to how we view our country in the present?

PT Foundation Calls for Free Online Course Revisiting Brazil’s History