• Description

  The Language and Culture summer program is designed to help students develop their Portuguese language skills and to expose them to Portuguese culture through a brief, but intensive immersion experience. This is achieved through courses in Portuguese language and culture and through field trips and excursions.

  Academic Program
  The Language and Culture summer program focuses on two interwoven areas: Portuguese language and Portuguese culture and history. Special emphasis is placed on Lisbon within a broad global context. All courses include experiential activities and field visits. Students may participate in one three-week session starting in mid-May, one three-week session starting in early June, or both.

  Academic Culture
  All courses meet daily, Monday through Friday, for three hours. The academic calendar includes dates for mandatory trips scheduled out of Lisbon. This hands-on learning experience contributes greatly to the student's experience abroad. Instruction is interactive and dynamic. Many lectures take place in situ, so that students can feel part of the culture they are studying.

  While extracurricular activities and personal travel contribute greatly to the student's overall European experience, attendance is mandatory for all classes and required events. Early departure for and/or late return from personal trips on weekends is not permitted. Any extended travel should take place prior to the start of the program or upon completion of the program.

• Highlights

  * Live in Lisbon, the cultural and economic center of the Iberian Peninsula
  * Take language and culture courses offered in English and Portuguese
  * Participate in cultural activities and excursions, including visits to museums and festivals; become familiar with Portuguese history, culture, and current affairs
  * Live in a residencia shared with Portuguese and other international students
  * Explore on a one day trip to Sintra, Mafra, or Óbidos; and one weekend trip to Evora, Porto, or Coimbra

Culture:
Cultural Activities and Field Trips
Lisbon is a culturally rich city with a vibrant theater life, a historic opera house, many museums, concert venues, galleries, and a dynamic cinemathèque. Students are encouraged to take advantage of the city's cultural offerings, such as its summer festivals.

One weekend excursion and one day trip are included in each three-week session. Destinations for weekend trips may include Evora, Porto, or Coimbra. Destinations for day trips may include Sintra, Mafra, and Obidos.

Degree Level

Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)

Subject Areas

• Architecture
• Film
• Foreign Language
• Literature
• Music
• Portuguese

Cost in US$:

Please check the CIEE website for current program pricing.

Program Fees Include:

The CIEE fee includes an optional on-site airport meet and greet, full-time leadership and support, tuition, housing, orientation, cultural activities, local excursions, pre-departure advising, and a CIEE iNext travel card which provides insurance and other travel benefits.

Experience Required

yes

Overall GPA 2.75

This Program is open to

Worldwide Participants.

Typical Living Arrangements

• Dormitory
• Group living
• Home-stays

Participants Travel

Independently

Scholarships are Available

We have several scholarships that students can apply for. Contact CIEE for details.

Application Process Involves

• Written Application
• Letters of Reference
• Transcript
• Other

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.

Year Founded

1947

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