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Portuguese Language and Brazilian Culture

Portuguese 400, 401, 404

Destination
Salvador, Brazil

When
May 20–July 4, 2010

Program Summary
During six weeks in the summer of 2009, students will take intensive Portuguese language and culture classes in the beautiful tropical city of Salvador, Bahia, in Brazil. Cultural studies will be an integral part of the language program, but students have an option of enrolling in a specific culture course as well. All levels of Portuguese are offered and culture study will focus on key topics in Brazilian culture and society. By combining classroom discussion with their everyday experience in Brazil, students will be able to confront theoretical knowledge with personal perceptions. As a result, they will achieve an understanding of Brazilian society that is meaningful, while still theoretically-grounded. Besides class meetings, there will be visits to Candomble temples and Catholic churches, museums, historical sites, NGOs, community organizations, and music concerts. Moreover, there will be lectures by local scholars on the topics being studied each week. Topics will include race relations, the religious milieu, class divisions and conflicts, gender constructions, Rural and Urban Brazil, and the colonial and postcolonial conditions in Brazil. Readings will come from fields such as cultural studies, anthropology, history, and sociology. Students will also read novels and watch movies that are related to the topics being discussed.

Program Fee
$6,500-7,500.*
Some scholarships are available for the Courses Abroad programs.

Includes: Housing, meal allowance, excursions, and local transportation.

Does Not Include: Airfare, U of I tuition and fees, visa, books, or personal expenses.

*Price is subject to change due to exchange rate fluctuations and the number of participants.

Applications
Available online.

Deadline
February 11, 2010

Contact
Luciano Tosta
Department of Spanish, Italian, and Portuguese

Prerequisite
Language course eligibility depends on previous experience in Portuguese. Please contact the instructor for more information.