A place of representation by the language: the lectureship program of the Brazilian Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Authors

  • Leandro Rodrigues Alves Diniz Universidade Federal da Integração Latino-Americana (UNILA) Universidade Estadual de Campinas (Unicamp)

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.22409/gragoata.v17i32.33039

Keywords:

Portuguese as a foreign language, Brazilian language-spread policy, lectureship

Abstract

Based on the History of Linguistic Ideas, in its relation to the Discourse Analysis from a materialistic perspective, we analyze some aspects concerning the Brazilian language-spread policy, specifically, the imagery which signifies the lecturer of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, officially defined as “the university teacher, of Brazilian nationality, who is dedicated to the teaching of the Portuguese language spoken in Brazil, and of the national culture and literature in foreign university institutions (BRASIL, 2006). It is possible to notice some heterogeneity in their work field, indicative of the fact that the lectureships are subordinated to the foreign institutions rather than to the Brazilian State. In addition, lecturers tend to be signified as representatives of Brazil, despite the polemics over what / whom they should represent. Therefore, through the national language, as a sign of the Brazilian culture, a place of cultural and/or diplomatic representation of Brazil is constructed.

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Author Biography

Leandro Rodrigues Alves Diniz, Universidade Federal da Integração Latino-Americana (UNILA) Universidade Estadual de Campinas (Unicamp)

Bacharel, mestre e doutor em Linguística pela Universidade Estadual de Campinas (Unicamp) e professor visitante na Universidade Federal da Integração Latino-Americana (UNILA). Membro titular da Comissão Técnico-Científica do Certificado de Proficiência em Língua Portuguesa para Estrangeiros (Celpe-Bras) e autor de materiais didáticos para o ensino de português como língua materna e como língua adicional. Principais áreas de atuação: Português como Língua Adicional, Políticas Linguísticas, Análise do Discurso, História das Ideias Linguísticas. E-mail: leandroradiniz@yahoo.com.br

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Published

2012-06-30

How to Cite

Diniz, L. R. A. (2012). A place of representation by the language: the lectureship program of the Brazilian Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Gragoatá, 17(32). https://doi.org/10.22409/gragoata.v17i32.33039

Issue

Vol. 17 No. 32 (2012): Language Policies

Section

Language Articles

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