21st Century Brazil

This program consists of two courses :

Students will participate in:

1) Portuguese Language Immersion (PORT 1101 or  1102 or  2101 or 2102 or 3101 or  3102): This intensive immersion in Portuguese will focus on the communicative and humanistic approaches to use the language in situations simulating day-to-day life. The skills of listening, speaking, writing, and reading will be integrated in such a manner as to ensure communication. The aim is to enable the student to improve his/her communication skills in everyday situations, understand both spoken and written language, through systematic acquisition of the necessary grammar, and develop the ability to speak and use the language with confidence. Students will attend daily intensive language classes each weekday morning, which are supplemented by the linguistic and cultural immersion experience. Students use the same curriculum and syllabi as the Northeastern University Portuguese Program.

2) CLTR 4944 – Brazilian Culture Immersion: The course introduces students to the dimensions of the Brazilian Culture, and its influences on the Brazil we know today. The Brazilian Culture course complements the intensive Portuguese language course. It offers students an opportunity to obtain an in- depth knowledge of the contemporary culture(s) of Brazil. In addition to in-class lectures with experts, excursions and activities, it offers structured opportunities to study the layers of the Brazilian culture, while engaging in dialogue with scholars, educators, policymakers, government officials, students, leaders, and locals. During this unique hands-on course, students will have opportunities to broaden their perspectives on various topics and issues, while employing cultural lenses.