- Salvador, Brazil
Live in Salvador de Bahia, a 500-year-old city and UNESCO World Heritage site, built atop spectacular beachside cliffs that overlook the tropical coastline. While in Salvador, enjoy a unique opportunity to learn Portuguese and about intercultural communication, taught by either a UT professor or local instructors. Immerse yourself in the culture of the region via a homestay and enjoy the various festivals that take place in the month of June, featuring local music, food, religion, and Afro-Brazilian traditions.
Sponsored by College of Liberal Arts
Course(s)
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POR 367C
- Brazilian Life & Culture
and
POR 329S - Upper Division Topics in Portuguese or - POR 610D - Beginning Portuguese II or
- POR 610S - Beginning Portuguese for Spanish Speakers or
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POR 311J
- Intermediate Portuguese I
and
POR 314J - Intermediate Portuguese II
Academic Information
Students earn a total of 6 credits and may choose from various tracks. Upon successful completion of the program, students will receive in-residence credit for POR 377C. All other courses will be transfer credit.
Faculty
UT professor Alida Perrine will teach POR F377C "IDENTITY/CULTURE IN BRAZIL-BRA." All other courses taught by local professors.
Language(s) of Instruction
Portuguese and English
Eligibility
- Meeting minimum requirements does not guarantee acceptance
- Good academic standing; minimum 2.5 GPA (undergrad) 3.0 GPA (grad)
- Prerequisite for POR 367C: POR 327C with a "C" or better
- Prerequisite for POR 311J + 314J: POR 610D or 610S with "C" or better
- Prerequisite for POR 610D: POR 601D with a "C" or better
Service Learning/Internship
- Service Learning - No
- Internship - No
Housing
Students live in homestays in areas relatively close to the school but distances vary. Homestay includes 3 meals per day. Students are required to live in program housing.
Open To
Students from all colleges and schools
Program Cost
2022 Program fee: $4,525 (estimated). There are two tracks with different costs. See cost matrix link below for more information. Program fee does not include airfare, books, insurance, transport and personal expenses.
Dates:
- Program: June 5, 2024 to July 19, 2024
- Instructional: June 6, 2024 to July 18, 2024
- Final Deadline: February 1, 2024
Application Code
350176
Program Coordinator
Keelan Austin Apthorpe
Additional Resources
Video
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Finances
Scholarships
Next Step
Check back for info session dates/times. Click the Apply Now link below to begin your application. If you have any questions, please email Jade.Diamond@austin.utexas.edu