Description

Come to life in Rio de Janeiro, the "Marvelous City." It is an exciting place surrounded by a lush tropical forest and conveniently located by the Atlantic Ocean. The distinct contrast between the modern and post-modern architecture, the green of the rain forest and the liveliness of the beach atmosphere in the background, all paint a unique scenery. With a rich cultural life, Rio de Janeiro is the perfect place for those who wish to be immersed in the South American reality. It is an intriguing center for the arts, theatre, music, exhibitions, street performances, scientific conferences and cultural debates.

You will study at the Pontifica Universidad Catolica, one of the most prestigious and respected universities in Rio. The summer program is dedicated to Portuguese for Foreigners language studies only. The Department of Letters offers language courses at five levels, from Beginner to Advanced.

A mandatory Portuguese language placement test indicates the appropriate level for each student. If you haven't studied Portuguese but can speak Spanish with at least average fluency, you can be accepted into the program.

Highlights

* Credits
Six undergraduate credits may be earned during the summer semester.

* Qualifications
Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors with a minimum GPA of 2.5 or higher.

* Housing
International students are placed in family homes, where they have the best chance to experience the Brazilian way of life and to speak everyday Portuguese. Each student has his/her own private room in a family home recommended by PUC-Rio. When the places for individual rooms are full, students will be placed in double rooms. The accommodation program is based on a first come, first served basis

Degree Level

Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)

Subject Areas

• Culture
• Portuguese

Cost in US$:

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Experience Required

no

This Program is open to

American Participants.

Participants Travel

Independently or in Groups

Typically Participants Work

Independently

Application Process Involves

• Letters of Reference
• Other
• Transcript

Year Founded

1828