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.

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 co-leaders is required.

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.

Contact: Prof. Simone Elias at s.elias@neu.edu or Prof. Thomas Vicino t.vicino@neu.edu or 617.373.2619.

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.

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Read about the Professor Vicino's and Professor Elias' short-term faculty-led trip to Brazil for the Summer II Session in Northeastern University's Dialogue of Civilizations Program.