Study Abroad
Portuguese Language and Culture in Brazil
May 27 - June 18, 2010
Spend three weeks learning Portuguese in Brazil in Summer 2010. This program will allow students to begin or enhance their Portuguese language skills and experience the local culture. Participants will take classes at a local faculdade. In addition, students will participate in a community service component providing a unique opportunity to observe and reflect upon the daily life of the local people first-hand.
Participants will also gain an appreciation for the unique customs and history of the region and the Afro-Brazilian and Indigenous contributions to Brazilian culture through visits and excursions. Highlights include visits to museums and other important sites including the Fortaleza Negra, an Indian reservation, and Redenção - the first city in Brazil to abolish slavery.
The program is based in Fortaleza in the state of Ceará
in the northeast of Brazil. The region is known for its traditions and geographic diversity and has historically been one of the most impoverished areas of Brazil. Fortaleza is the state's capital and home to over 3.3 million people. It is a cosmopolitan city with beautiful beaches and a thriving cultural center.
Faculty Director: Dr. Lea Ramsdell, Towson University Foreign Languages Department
Course: LAST 494 and PORT 101, 102, or 201 (6 credits). Students will consult with the Faculty Director prior to departure and take a placement test upon arrival in Brazil to determine the class level to be taken at the faculdade. The following language courses are available:
PORT 101: Portuguese Elements I (3 credits)
Principles of Portuguese grammar; drills in pronunciations; elementary conversation; composition; readings. TU GenEd II.C.1.
PORT 102: Portuguese Elements II (3 credits)
Review and further study of grammar principles; pronunciation; conversation; composition; readings. Prerequisite: PORT 101. TU GenEd II.C.1.
PORT 201: Portuguese Intermediate I (3 credits)
Review of grammar and pronunciation; conversation; composition; reading of cultural texts; oral and written exercises. Prerequisite: PORT 102 or equivalent. TU GenEd II.C.3.
TU students may receive Honors credit for their study abroad experience - click here for more information.
Housing: Participants will live in apartments.
Cost:*$4,100 includes academic credit, health insurance, housing, some meals, roundtrip airfare, and excursions. Additional costs include $150 study abroad fee, Brazilian visa (approximately $200), all other meals, and personal expenses.
*The Towson University Study Abroad Office reserves the right to make any necessary changes including adjustments in cost in the event that unforeseen circumstances arise.
Application Deadline: MARCH 15, 2010.
Application Process: Students must have a cumulative GPA of 2.5, have a high school diploma or equivalent experience to participate in the program. Fill out the application (PDF) and submit it to the TU Study Abroad Office. $250 deposit required at time of application. Non-TU students must also submit a completed Non-Degree Enrollment Application (PDF).
For More Information: Contact the TU Study Abroad Office or Dr. Lea Ramsdell, TU Foreign Languages Department, 410-704-5369.
Study Abroad Office
Administration Building, 2nd Floor
Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Phone: 410-704-2451
Fax: 410-704-4703
Email: studyabroad@towson.edu
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