Summer II Dialogue
Brazil in the 21st Century: Portuguese Language, Globalization, and Sustainability The “Brazil in the 21st Century: Portuguese Language, Globalization, and Sustainability” is a 4-week, faculty-led program offering students immersion into one of the world’s most dynamic, diverse, and growing populations.
Information
This program consists of two courses: a Portuguese language course (for beginners, intermediate, or advanced learners) and a course on the globalization of Brazil that focuses on history, politics, economy, and culture. Both courses will be held in Salvador, the third largest city in the country of Brazil. The program will culminate with a 4-day excursion to Foz do Iguaçu to visit one of the world’s largest waterfalls and hydroelectric power facilities. Students will examine the implications and challenges that urban growth and globalization present to sustainability for Brazilian society. Course Credits: 8 - Pre-requisites: The program is open to students of ANY major. Previous coursework in a Romance language is recommended, and an interview with the faculty coleaders is required.
Learn More About The Brazil Dialogue: International Opportunities Fair Nov. 18 from 11am to 2pm Curry Student Center Indoor Quad
Application Process: Download the dialogue of civilizations application and waiver form. Turn in two copies of each completed form and two copies of your unofficial transcript to the Office of International Study Programs in 10 BV. Application Deadline: December 7, 2009. For more information: Contact Prof. Simone Elias at
[email protected] or Prof. Thomas Vicino
[email protected] or 617.373.2619.
[email protected] [email protected] or 617.373.2619
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Disclaimer: Some information posted here is tentative and subject to change based on costs and dates of available flights. The website is updated as current information becomes available.
[email protected] [email protected] or 617.373.2619
[email protected] [email protected] or 617.373.2619
[email protected] [email protected] or 617.373.2619
[email protected] [email protected] or 617.373.2619
[email protected] [email protected] or 617.373.2619
Brazil Dialogue Information Session With Prof. Elias and Prof. Vicino Nov. 19 from 3:15pm to 4:15pm 415 Shillman Hall