CIEE
300 Fore Street
Portland, ME 04101
United States
Phone: 207-533-4000; Toll-free: 800.40.STUDY
Fax: 207-553-5000
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Other programs of CIEE in Brazil
- Brasilia, Goias, Rio de Janeiro
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CIEE High School Abroad Program in Brazil
- Salvador
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CIEE Liberal Arts Program in Salvador da Bahia, Brazil
- Salvador
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CIEE Summer Intensive Language and Culture Program in Salvador da Bahia, Brazil
- Sao Paulo
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CIEE Winter Intensive Language and Culture Program in Sao Paulo, Brazil
- Sao Paulo
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CIEE Business and Culture Program in Sao Paulo, Brazil
CIEE programs in other countries:
Argentina,
Australia,
Belgium,
Botswana,
Cambodia,
Caribbean,
Chile,
China,
Costa Rica,
Czech Republic,
Dominican Republic,
England,
France,
Germany,
Ghana,
Hungary,
India,
Ireland,
Italy,
Japan,
Jordan,
Mexico,
Morocco,
Netherlands,
Nicaragua,
Peru,
Poland,
Portugal,
Russia,
Senegal,
South Africa,
South Korea,
Spain,
Sweden,
Taiwan,
Tanzania,
Thailand,
Turkey,
United States,
Vietnam
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CIEE Liberal Arts Program in Sao Paulo, Brazil
Brazil
Term: Academic Year, Fall, Spring, Throughout the year
Dates: Fall 23 weeks: late June-mid December; Spring 23 weeks: early-January-early July; Academic Year 49 weeks: late June-early July; Calendar Year
Description:
The three main goals of this program are to improve students oral and written Portuguese language skills; to facilitate students knowledge of contemporary Brazil and the São Paulo region; and to provide students with the opportunity to take a broad range of courses at a Brazilian university. Academic Program The program in São Paulo was established in 1973 and has been administered by CIEE since 1989. The program begins with a four-week Intensive Language and Culture Program (ILCP), held in Salvador da Bahia for the fall semester and in São Paulo for the spring semester. The ILCP prepares students for the regular semester by providing them the opportunity to focus intensively on Portuguese language acquisition and learning about Brazilian contemporary society. The regular semester offers a combination of direct enrollment classes at a Brazilian university, CIEE Portuguese language courses, and specially-designed CIEE courses about contemporary Brazilian society and urban studies, using São Paulo as a case study. This program is ideal for those wanting to improve their Portuguese language, or for those advanced Spanish speakers who would like to learn Portuguese. Academic Culture While U.S. students are accustomed to a very structured academic system, Brazilian professors generally leave students on their own to determine the intensity of their work. This approach is geared towards the student who is motivated, self-sufficient, and deeply interested in the subject matter. It is a more rigorous, autonomous academic system. While some U.S. students could misperceive that the workload is light and that there are very few assignments, students are given bibliographies for courses with the expectation that they read as many of the listings as possible, selecting those titles which most specifically meet their needs and interests. In some courses, the entire grade is based on a term paper or critical analysis of a particular article that is expected to be based upon a fairly extensive reading from the bibliography. This relative freedom places a great deal of responsibility on the student. The CIEE academic year program roughly coincides with the North American academic year, taking place from late June to early July of the following year, and the CIEE calendar year program coincides with the Brazilian academic year, taking place from early-January to mid-December. Academic year students have a two month break between fall and spring semesters and are encouraged to travel independently throughout other parts of Brazil and Latin America. Calendar year students have a break of four weeks between the Brazilian first and second semesters (the North American spring and fall semesters).
Highlights:
- Intensive four-week language and culture program
- Live in São Paulo, a cultural and economic center affected by globalization, diverse ethnic heritages, and influential social movements
- See the "hidden" Brazil through extensive cultural activities and field-trips integrated into the CIEE core course.
- Volunteer opportunities with the Urban Landless Movement organizationl
Culture Cultural Activities and Field Trips The program includes two weekend field trips in Brazil and visits to sites of historical and cultural importance in São Paulo. In the past, students have visited Rio de Janeiro, the colonial city of Parati, the headquarters and community of the Landless Movement, Aparecida do Norte (the most famous center of devotion for the Brazilian Catholic population), a candomblé ceremony, and a samba school. Students have also participated in a community service project in a favela, attended concerts, Brazilian movies, museums, and soccer games (including a championship match).
Degree Level: Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)
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Subject Areas :
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- Accounting
- Anthropology
- Architecture
- Art/Fine Arts
- Culture
- Economics
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- Geography
- History
- Intensive Language
- International Relations
- Journalism / Broadcasting
- Latin American Studies
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- Literature
- Philosophy
- Political Science/Politics
- Portuguese
- Sociology
- Travel / Tourism
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Cost in US$: Please check the CIEE website for current program pricing
Cost Include Description:
The CIEE fee for 2008-09 include tuition, housing, two meals daily, optional on-site airport meet and greet, full-time leadership and support, orientation, cultural activities (such as museum visits, theater, and dance performances), local excursions (group meals, Brazilian music performances, visit to the Japanese neighborhood of Liberdade, Avenida Paulista, and Parque do Ibirapuera), field trips (such as to Rio de Janeiro, the colonial city of Paratí, the Landless movement headquarters, Aparecida do Norte, soccer games, and samba schools), admission fees to host university events, immersion activities including language partners, comprehensive student handbook, pre-departure advising, in-country documents, and insurance, and a CIEE iNext travel card which provides insurance and other travel benefits.
Experience Required: yes
Overall GPA 2.75
4 semesters of college-level Spanish and/or 2 semesters of college-level Portuguese or equivalent
This Program is open to
Worldwide
Participants.
Participants Travel to Brazil
Independently
Typically Participants Work
Independently
or
in Groups
Scholarships are Available. We have several scholarships that students can apply for. Contact CIEE for details.
Application Process Involves:
- Letters of Reference
- Other
- Transcript
- Written Application
CIEE's Mission Statement: Since 1947, the Council on International Educational Exchange, known as CIEE, has been in pursuit of its mission, "to help people gain understanding, acquire knowledge, and develop skills for living in a globally interdependent and culturally diverse world." Our services to young people studying, working, teaching, and traveling abroad are more important than ever. As we look ahead, we reaffirm our commitment to the principles and values that guide this mission statement.
Year Founded: 1947
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