Dialogue 2014

Brazil in the 21st Century: A Cultural Study of a Globalizing Nation Hosting High Profile Events:  2014 FIFA World Cup, International Cooperation, Society, and the Global Context of the Portuguese Language 

This program consists of two experiential hands on courses which includes excursions,  visits, guest lectures and interaction with students from UNA university. Some of the places we will visit:  Vale, Vila viva project,  The World Cup Stadium, Government of Belo Horizonte, Rio de Janeiro  and much more.

Students will participate in:

1) Portuguese Language Immersion (PORT 1101 or  1102 or  2101 or 2102 or 3101 or  3102)

2) CLTR 4944 – Brazilian Culture Immersion.

Housing:  Both in Belo Horizonte and Rio de Janeiro, students will stay in Hotel rooms. Student’s accommodations in Belo Horizonte feature apart hotel rooms with: bedroom with, kitchen/bar integrated and individual bathroom in each double room (you will be sharing a bathroom with your roommate) – you can select your roommate.  A continental all-you-can eat buffet breakfast with fresh delicious options including local favorites breads, eggs, selection of teas, coffee, fresh fruit and juices is included in this program. See pictures in the tab above.

Amenities: Amenities in Belo Horizonte include a pleasant leisure area, near the hotel restaurant, with pool and sauna, and a fitness area outdoors in front of the pool. In addition, your accommodations feature:  LCD TV, Cable TV, Safe, Radio, Direct dial telephone, fitted kitchen with appliances in each suite, Minibar, Bathroom, Wireless Internet, Balcony, Hairdryer, daily housekeeping service, , air conditioning rooms, direct dial telephone, wake-up call, closet, bathroom with shower towels, bath amenities, and 24/7 security key. The hotel is walking distance to the Liberty Palace, ICBEU and UNA University.  In Rio de Janeiro, students will stay at the Military Hotel Club waking distance to the Lagoon and close to the beaches, we will visit Rio’s post cards, including Copacabana Beach, Ipanema Beach, the Statue of Christ and Corcovado, to name a few visits.

Destination: Belo Horizonte, Rio de Janeiro, Ouro Preto, Tiradentes, Sao Joao Del-Rey, Nova Lima, Betim and many other local cities.

Rio de Janeiro

Ouro Preto

Belo Horizonte

 

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