Brazilian Literature and Culture Through the Arts

  Brazil

• Salvador: 
Salvador

Term: Summer 
Dates: August 1 - 30

Description: This program will introduce students to the Literature, Culture and the Arts of Brazil (music, painting, architecture, film, and dance) from the 17th to the 20th century. During our four-week stay in Salvador, Bahia, students will learn about the local and national history. This 500-year-old city is Brazil's first capital and the crib of Afro-Brazilian culture. Built over a spectacular bay, Salvador is known for its pleasant climate, friendly people, and fine beaches. As a repository of colonial art collections and historical buildings it offers a unique opportunity for students to appreciate Baroque sculpture, painting, and architecture. Considered to be the music capital of Brazil, Salvador has produced a large group of most talented musicians and singers such as João Gilberto, Maria Bethânia, Gilberto Gil, and Gal Costa. Taught in English. Survival Portuguese classes will be available. No prerequisites.

Courses offered (both courses are taught in English):

* Portuguese 161 (4 units) - Luso-Brazilian Literature & Culture
    - Colonial Brazilian literature survey. Readings include 16th-18th centuries manuscripts and books of cultural importance in a society dominated by censorship and with no printing presses. Study of the role literary Academies played in the so called "culture of manuscripts."
    - GE credit: TBA

POR 198 (4 units) - Directed Group Study
    - GE credit: None

Highlights:
* Visit to Cachoeira (a restored colonial town) outside Salvador.
* Praia do Forte (50 miles from Salvador) - Overnight Field Trip
* Historical sites in the city: San Francis Church, Convent of Misericórdia
* Museums: Modern Art, Medical School, Baroque Art
* Itaparica Island
* Capoeira and Samba Dance Academies
* Art Studios

Minimum Education: High School

Cost in US$: 3999.00

Fee Breakdown

* UC Students - You are a UC student if you are currently enrolled at any of University of California main campuses: (UC Berkeley, UC Merced, UC Davis, UCSB, UCLA, UC San Diego, UC Santa Cruz, UC Irvine, UC Riverside, UCSF). All other students are considered Non-UC students.

$1200.00          Program Fee (includes $300 non-refundable deposit)
$1392.00          Course Fee ($174.00/unit X 8.00 units)*
TBA                   Accommodations and Activities Fee**

* Non UC Students

$1200.00          Program Fee (includes $300 non-refundable deposit)
$1952.00          Course Fee ($244.00/unit X 8.00 units)*
TBA                   Accommodations and Activities Fee**

* This fee level is based on the proposed 2007-08 governor's budget. The fees are subject to Regental, legislative, and gubernatorial action and may change without notice.

** This fee is subject to change based on fluctuating exchange rate and unexpected change in activities.

Experience Required: no

This Program is open to American Participants.

Participants Travel to Brazil Independently

Typically Participants Work in Groups of 16-25

Application Process Involves:

• Online Application plus Application Assessment

Post Services Include:

• Exit DebriefingAbroad
• Job and Internship Network