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Conversational Brazilian Portuguese & Brazilian Popular Culture |
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Cidade maravilhosa: Marvelous city, it's called! Famous for its natural beauty, sculpted by beaches and mountains, and its diverse architecture that spans five centuries. For Carnival, Rio de Janeiro is also a center of Brazilian cultural activity that includes a lively on-going music and literary scene, theater, film, performance and the plastic arts, and numerous cultural centers that dot the city's neighborhoods. Beach 'work' is on your own, but the program will sponsor activities that introduce students to artists, social activists and intellectuals that can orient student projects. Bahia de Todos os Santos: The city of Salvador in the state of Bahia is world famous as the center of Afro-Brazilian culture. Five days in Salvador will be an integral part of Duke in Brazil coursework, with visits to historical sites and cultural centers, like Olodum, involved in community organization.
The program prerequisite is basic to intermediate Portuguese language level. Basic = Portuguese 53 at Duke, one full year of beginning Portuguese (or the equivalent, by consent of the instructor). All Duke students will register through ACES for PORTUGUESE 103 and PORTUGUESE 140S (crosslists as AAAS 140S/ CULANTH 140AS). Non-Duke students will be registered by the Office of Study Abroad. No pass/fail registration or auditing is permitted. Given the intense nature of the program, late arrival and/or early departure from the program is not permitted. PORTUGUESE 103 Conversational Brazilian Portuguese ALP, CZ, CCI, FL, W Intermediate to beginning advanced practice in PORTUGUESE 140S/CULANTH 140AS/ AAAS 140S Brazilian Popular Culture ALP, CCI, CZ, FL Taught in Portuguese, with texts in Portuguese and English, the course integrates readings with experience and on-site research into popular culture and social movements. There are discussions on issues such as ‘how to' or ‘why' define "Brazilianess", race, religious and cultural syncretism, popular culture, culture for export, urban problems and social movements, and the participatory role of film, theater and the visual arts in Brazilian society. Includes guest lectures by contemporary Brazilian artists, essayists, political analysts and social activists. Readings: short texts from major writers, cultural manifestos, essays on Brazilian popular culture, politics, economy and social movements, video and films. Taught by Professor Leslie Damasceno of the Duke Department of Romance Studies, along with guest lecturers. One course credit. Portuguese 103 and 140S are designed as complementary units. All students will be housed with families in the "Zona Sul" (south zone), within easy distance of UFRJ/PACC. During the excursion to Salvador, Bahia, students will be housed in a “pousada” (historical, traditional hotel) within the historic Pelourinho district. Tuition for two courses $4,704 Total due Duke University $6,953* *Non-Duke students pay a one-time transcript fee of $40. Total due: $6,993 Estimated additional meals not covered in program, local transportation and estimated personal expenses $1,000 Estimated cost of books and copies $50 All other expenses are to be paid by students in Brazil. ‡Program fee includes accommodations, breakfast, excursions within the program, some meals while on excursions, laundry, and additional program materials. This fee does not include domestic or international airfare, independent travel in Brazil during or after the program, or items of a personal nature. PAYMENT SCHEDULE Upon acceptance to the program, students can confirm their space on the program by signing the ‘Commitment to Participate' form (a parent/guardian's co-signature is also required on this form). Students can access this form from the web: http://studyabroad.duke.edu/forms/summercommitment.pdf . After signing this form, students can fax it to the Duke Office of Study Abroad at 919-684-3083 or mail it to Duke University, Office of Study Abroad, 2016 Campus Drive, Box 90057, Durham, NC 27708. Please note that by signing this form, students are committing to participate in the summer program and agree to pay the full cost of the program, which includes the tuition and program fee listed above. The commitment form takes the place of a deposit. IMPORTANT DUE DATES The required ' Commitment to Participate' form (signed by student and parent/guardian) is due within three (3) weeks of notification of acceptance from the faculty director. Full program charges, payable to Duke University ($6,953 for Duke students, $6,993 for non-Duke students, which includes the $40 lifetime transcript fee), and billed by the Duke Bursar's office, will be due on the date specified on the bursar's bill. Summer invoices will be sent to your permanent home address. Remit payment to the Bursar per due date and address indicated on your statement. All financial arrangements involving Duke University must be completed prior to departure for the program.
Duke does not offer financial aid to non-Duke students. Non-Duke students are advised to consult with the Financial Aid Office at their home institution. Duke undergraduates are eligible for Mac Anderson Scholarships for Duke summer foreign language study abroad programs. The grants will be awarded without regard to need. Applications are available on-line at http://studyabroad.duke.edu/forms/macandersonapplication.pdf and must be submitted to the Office of Study Abroad no later than Wednesday, February 6, 2008. Incomplete summer scholarship applications will not be considered. Summer program and scholarship applications as well as financial aid information will be accepted on a rolling admissions basis with a final deadline of Wednesday, February 6, 2008. To apply, please follow the steps below:
Non-Duke students may apply, but must be in good academic standing at their college or university. In order to transfer credit for the above courses, they must consult their advisor and/or registrar. Applications received after Wednesday, February 6, 2008 will be processed on a space-available basis. Incomplete applications will not be forwarded to the program director for consideration. All participants must have a valid passport. For instructions, visit http://travel.state.gov/passport/index.html. Visas are required of U.S. citizens. Non U.S. citizens should pay special attention to the visa requirements for their specific citizenship by contacting the country embassy to find out if any visa restrictions are in effect. An International Student Identity Card (ISIC) is also required. Duke students may purchase this card for $22 from the Student Service Center, 101 Allen Bldg. Provide a small, ID-sized photo, payment and application; the card will be created at the center. Non-Duke students can purchase ISICs at their home university or through STA Travel: http://www.statravel.com. After confirmation of enrollment, all non-Duke students must provide their ISIC number and expiration date to the Office of Study Abroad prior to departure for the program. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION For further information, contact the Office of Study Abroad or: Professor Leslie Damasceno, Program Director OR Professor Magda Silva
Last updated: 11 December 2007 |
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The Department of Romance Studies and the Office of Study Abroad of Duke University will offer a two-course, six-week program in Brazil during summer 2008 under the direction of Professor Leslie Damasceno. Designed as a two-part course with readings and group discussion integrated into visits and on-site research in Brazilian popular culture, social movements and language, the program will be located in Rio de Janeiro and will be hosted by the Programa Avançado de Cultura Contemporânea/Advanced Program in Contemporary Culture, the organizing institute for integration of interdisciplinary studies at the post-graduate level of the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro. Complementary to the experience in Rio, a week-long segment of the program will take place in Salvador, Bahia, including several days of relaxation in Morro de São Paulo. Program emphasis in Salvador will be on Afro-Bahian culture. 
understanding, speaking, reading, and writing Portuguese, with emphasis on the spoken and written language patterns used in Brazil, most specifically Rio de Janeiro. Provides grammar review and development of effective strategies for oral communication done in conjunction with program activities and excursions.
Readings and lectures on social movements also complement and provide further class discussion for concepts taught in PORTUGUESE 140S. PORTUGUESE 103 is taught by Professor Magda Silva of the Department of Romance Studies, along with staff from the host institution. One course credit. 
Duke undergraduates who receive need-based financial aid during the academic year are eligible to apply for financial aid for up to two Duke summer study abroad programs (and/or summer sessions in Durham) offering either one or two courses of credit. This aid is offered in addition to the eight basic academic year semesters of financial aid. Eligibility for aid will be determined in the same manner as academic year aid. Note: This policy does not apply to a summer abroad program taken prior to matriculation or after graduation from Duke. Applications are available on-line at