Description

This program will introduce students to the Literature, Culture and the Arts of Brazil (music, painting, architecture, film, and dance) from the 17th to the 20th century. During our four-week stay in Salvador, Bahia, students will learn about the local and national history. This 500-year-old city is Brazil's first capital and the crib of Afro-Brazilian culture. Built over a spectacular bay, Salvador is known for its pleasant climate, friendly people, and fine beaches. As a repository of colonial art collections and historical buildings it offers a unique opportunity for students to appreciate Baroque sculpture, painting, and architecture. Considered to be the music capital of Brazil, Salvador has produced a large group of most talented musicians and singers such as Joao Gilberto, Maria Bethania, Gilberto Gil, and Gal Costa. Taught in English. Survival Portuguese classes will be available. No prerequisites.

Courses offered (both courses are taught in English):
* Portuguese 161 (4 units) - Luso-Brazilian Literature & Culture
Colonial Brazilian literature survey. Readings include 16th-18th centuries manuscripts and books of cultural importance in a society dominated by censorship and with no printing presses. Study of the role literary Academies played in the so called "culture of manuscripts."
AND
* Portuguese 198 (4 units) - Directed Group Study

Highlights

Excursions and Activities:
*Day trip to Itaparica, the largest of 56 islands in the Bay of All Saints
*Over night trip to Praia do Forte (50 miles from Salvador) to see the world famous sea turtle restoration project.
*Overnight trip to the amazing Chapada Diamantina (Lencois), a beautiful area near the border of the states of Bahia and Minas Gerais
*Historical sites in the city of Salvador, such as San Francis Church, Convent of Misericórdia
*Ballet Folclorico
*Candomble ceremony
*Brazilian BBQ (Churrasacaria)
*Museums: Modern Art, Medical School, Baroque Art
*Capoeira and Samba Dance Academies
*Survival Portuguese courses through ACBEU

Optional activites not included are:
*Capoeira class
*Pandeiro class
*Photography class

- Turn your clock back 300 years to get to know Brazil's most exciting historical city: Salvador; and be in touch with modern, vibrant, and rich music of Bahia.
- Learn all aspects of African-Brazilian life: religious manifestations, music, food, and arts.
- A life-time experience among some of the most friendly and warm people in the South Hemisphere.
- A low-cost program for low-budget students!!

Degree Level

Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)

Minimum Education

High School

Subject Areas

• Anthropology
• Culture
• History
• Latin American Studies
• Literature
• Spanish

Cost in US$:

TBA (fees posted on program website in Dec/Jan)

Program Fees Include:

Fees for UC Davis Summer Abroad include:
- Program Fee (USD 750)
- Course Unit Fee (approx. USD 287 per unit * 8 units)
- Accommodations & Activities Fee (varies by program, USD 950 - 4250)
- Summer Campus Fee (USD 290)

Fees subject to change; please visit the UC Davis Summer Abroad program webpage or contact UC Davis Summer Abroad for the most up-to-date information concerning program costs. Programs start around USD 5,000.

Experience Required

yes

To be eligible to participate in a UC Davis Summer Abroad program, you must: -be 18 years or older -have completed 15 accredited college units -be in good academic standing with a GPA of 2.0 or higher -be in good disciplinary standing with your academic institution

This Program is open to

American Participants.

Typical Living Arrangements

• Group living

Participants Travel

Independently

Typically Participants Work

Independently or in Groups of 16-25

Scholarships are Available

UC Davis Summer Abroad is pleased to announce that the Education Abroad Center will award USD 15,000 in travel awards to participants in UC Davis Summer Abroad 2012 programs. All students enrolled in a UC Davis Summer Abroad program (Davis and Non-Davis) will have the opportunity to apply for an award ranging from USD 500 - 1,500. Application deadline: March 6, 2012. Visit the UC Davis Summer Abroad website for details.

Application Process Involves

• Online Application plus Application Assessment
• Disciplinary Clearance Form
• Physical Exam/Health Records
• Transcript

Typically The Application Process Time is

4-5 weeks

Post Services Include

• Alumni Network
• Re-Entry Debriefing at Home

UC Davis Summer Abroad's Mission Statement

UC Davis Summer Abroad programs offer students short but intense academic courses that are complemented with a wealth of cultural activities. The courses are structured in such a way that students gain knowledge not only in the classroom, but also from experiential learning that takes advantage of the program site. All of our programs are built around UC Davis courses and are led by UC Davis faculty. Many provide opportunities for students to visit non-English speaking countries while doing their coursework in English. Our class sizes are limited, generally enrolling from 18-30 students, thus allowing us to create intimate learning communities overseas. Programs are open to all students outside the UC system, alumni and professionals.