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BRAZIL

AMERICAS Afro-Brazilian Culture & Society

J-TERM

OVERVIEW

Travel to the heart of Afro-Brazilian Culture, Salvador de
Bahia, as you study the rich traditions and the contemporary
struggles of this vibrant community. Whether it is capoeira
martial arts, samba dance or candomblé religious traditions,
the heritage of Brazil’s 14 million Afro-Brasileiros is alive in
every aspect of South America’s largest nation.

On this program students will spend the 3 week J-Term on
DETAILS the Brazilian coast, first in Rio de Janeiro for a brief
acclimatization stop and then in the city of Salvador. Through
their coursework on Brazilian Politics, students will focus on
the history, arts and culture that built contemporary Afro-
Eligibility & Program Cap: This program is open Brazilian identity as well as some of the contemporary issues
to sophomores and up with a 2.00 GPA or that shape the community today. It will be a full-immersion
higher. There is no language requirement. experience as students live with families in Salvador as they
Some elementary Portuguese will be taught study with Dr. Magalhães.
during orientation.

Course(s) & Credits: All students will enroll in
POLS 348: Politics in Brazil (PS, G). In addition
to this 4-credit January course, mandatory pre-
departure orientation meetings will be
held in the Fall.

Faculty Contacts: Dr. M. Magalhães (POLS)

Dates: January 2020, with required predeparture
meetings during Fall semester 2019.

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BUDGET & FEES

Program Fee: Tentative Fee: $4,100.
A definitive fee will be announced soon.
Augie Choice is available for Juniors & Seniors.

Includes: Airfare, lodging, meals in homestay, excursions,
ground transportation, and travel health insurance.

Does not Include: Visa Fee & Discretionary spending.

Out of Pocket Estimate: $500
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