CIEE Summer Intensive Language & Culture - Salvador da Bahia, Brazil
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Program Terms • Summer Program Participants • Undergraduate (College) Subject Areas • Culture • Latin American Studies • Portuguese Language		Quick Look • Location: Salvador da Bahia - Brazil • Host Institution: Universidad Federal da Bahia • Language of Instruction: Portuguese • Academic Credit Available: Yes Overview The Intensive Language and Culture summer program is designed to enable students to develop a higher level of Portuguese language fluency, as well as a critical appreciation of Brazilian life and society. This is achieved through the academic program and cultural immersion activities, including the homestay and excursions in and around the city of Salvador da Bahia, an important center of Afro-Brazilian culture. In addition, students participate in a trip to a site of cultural interest in northeastern Brazil. Ideal for students who wish to learn Portuguese, while gaining a deeper understanding of the cultural distinctions of Brazil’s northeastern coastal region Homestays; students become immersed in Brazilian life Cultural and educational activities, such as taking a city tour and attending Brazilian concerts and films Excursions to sites of cultural importance, including a trip to a site in northeastern Brazil Academic Credit Academic credit is available.  Recommended credit 6 semester/9 quarter hours Eligibility • Overall GPA 2.75 • 4 semesters of college-level Spanish and/or 2 semesters of college-level Portuguese (or equivalent) Housing/Accommodation • Homestay / Host Family Brazilian Homestays Program Costs CIEE updates program prices twice a year on their website. Spring/Calendar Year program pricing is updated on August 15. Fall/Academic Year/Summer program pricing is updated December 15. Costs Include:  The CIEE fee for 2009 includes an optional on-site airport meet and greet, full-time leadership and support, tuition, housing and meals, orientation, cultural activities, local excursions, pre-departure advising, and a CIEE iNext travel card which provides insurance and other travel benefits. Financial Aid Yes. There are a number of scholarships available to our students. Please contact CIEE for details. Dates 5 weeks: late June–late July Deadlines Summer program application deadline: April 1 Contact CIEE 300 Fore Street Portland, ME 04101 USA Tel: 1-800-40-STUDY Fax: 207-553-4299 Email Send Email Web Visit Website
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