Temple University in Brazil: Portuguese Language and Afro-Brazilian Culture

  Brazil

• Salvador: 
Salvador

Term: Summer 
Dates: typically early July to mid-August

Description: This program is designed for students who wish to study Portuguese and learn more about Brazilian culture and civilization. The program provides exceptional educational opportunities for undergraduate students of Portuguese, Spanish, Latin American studies, music, African-American studies, dance, and art.

Highlights: Special features of the program include a homestay for a period of the program with a Brazilian family and short, weekly excursions both in and around the city. Such outings expose students to daily life in Salvador, as well as to the many vibrant cultural sites of the area.

Short field trips include visits to reconstructed colonial towns such as the one to Cachoeira to meet members of the Irmandade da Boa Morte, a religious confraternity developed in the early 19th century by enslaved African women.

Degree Level: Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)

Cost in US$: Approximately 3,800-5,500 USD, depending on residency

Estimated Brazil Fee: 1,200 USD

The Brazil Fee includes housing and local travel.

Please note that program costs are estimates and will be updated.

Experience Required: no

Participants Travel to Brazil Independently

Application Process Involves:

• In-Person Interview when Feasible
• Letters of Reference
• Other
• Transcript
• Written Application

Temple University's Mission Statement: The Temple University International Programs office is responsible for administering Temple-sponsored study abroad programs; advising Temple students on study abroad program and scholarship opportunities; serving as a liaison between the main campus and our campuses in Rome and Tokyo, acting as a resource for the Temple University community on matters concerning international education, and responding to increasing interest in international activities on the part of Temple students and faculty. We continue to develop and strengthen the international education programs that help Temple students attain a global perspective. We recognize that today, more than ever, the world demands that students understand other countries and how they are linked together. We are committed to the notion that through international education, Temple students enrich their general education, acquire knowledge and experience for their later professional success, and develop life skills needed to become competent and engaged global citizens.