The research group “Constitutional History of the Brazilian Republic: institutions, concepts and experiences” (HCBR) aims to encourage reflection, debate and the production of academic knowledge about the Brazilian constitutional dimension from a historical perspective. To this end, it intends to study not only normative texts, but also legal-constitutional thought, institutions, constituent processes and demands for rights related to the constitution and constitutionalism during the Brazilian Republic.
HCBR intends to develop its activities through the following lines of research:
(a) Constituent processes and dynamics of constitutional change (b) Historical course of constitutionality control in Brazil Republic
(c) Discourse and practice of rights in Brazilian constitutionalism (d) Authoritarianism and constitution in the republican experience
HCBR activities will be carried out through the following axes:
(I) study and discussion of texts: holding fortnightly meetings to discuss texts indicated in a biannual reading schedule. The texts will be presented by a student reporter, followed by debates and explanations by the teacher.
(I) research: carrying out academic research and producing texts, within the scope of undergraduate (scientific initiation and TCC) and postgraduate (TCC). (III) carrying out translations of academic texts relevant to the field of constitutional history.
(III) holding seminars.
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