Tulane University and Vanderbilt University

Portuguese Language and Brazilian Culture Summer Program in São Paulo

São Paulo, the largest metropolis in Latin America, is an exciting center for fine arts, theater, music and cultural life. This city is a medley of Brazilians from all the country’s 26 states and from multiple ethnic groups (Japanese, Italian, Jewish, Syrian and Lebanese, etc.) which makes for an exciting mix of traditions and fabulous food on every street. Classes are taught by a team of scholars from Tulane, Vanderbilt, and PUC São Paulo (Catholic University of São Paulo, one of the top rated academic institutions in Brazil). The classes will provide for immersion into Brazilian language and culture and supplemented by field trips in São Paulo and beyond.

After a first visit to Brazil, you will be tempted to go back and when you do, you will have a command of Portuguese and an in-depth understanding of this country’s people, culture and society. Such experience and knowledge may prove useful for your career aspirations. Brazil is gaining in international reputation and will host the 2014 Soccer World Cup and the 2016 Summer Olympics. With a thriving economy and a steady consolidation of its democracy, Brazil is one of the leading nations of the new global order.

Program Eligibility and Credits:

Student applicants must be in good academic standing and have at least a current cumulative grade point average of 2.5. Non-Tulane students are also welcome to apply to this program. All students enroll in two courses for a total of 6-7 credits from Tulane University.  Prerequisites: Depends on classes student plans to take. To attend the program a student should complete at least a semester of Portuguese.

This program meets all requirements for Foreign Language and Area Studies (FLAS) Fellowships; graduate and undergraduate students are encouraged to apply. 

2012 Program Fees: $6500 (FLAS breakdown is the following: $4800 for tuition and $1700 for housing/board).

2013 Dates: TBA