Brazil

Dr. Martha Huggins, Sociology, Union College Dr. Tom D'Agostino, Director, Partnership for Global Education, HWS, ext. 3784 (Fall 2001)

Brazil's Portuguese-based culture sets that country apart from Spanish-speaking Latin America. Brazil is geographically the largest country in Latin America and the fifth largest in the world. It possesses one of the ten largest economies in the world, with an industrial, technological and productive capacity equal to or superior to that of many European countries. At the same time, Brazil has the developing world's largest external debt (over $150 billion). A country of over 170 million people, Brazil is one of the most racially and ethnically mixed societies in the Americas. Its heritage of African slavery (abolished just over one hundred years ago), large-scale nineteenth and twentieth-century European and Japanese migration, and continually decreasing indigenous population provide stark social and cultural contrasts. Brazil's racial and cultural diversity makes it idea for the study of the causes and effects of economic development and political democratization.

APPROXIMATE PROGRAM DATES
September 9 - November 24, 2001

ACCOMMODATIONS
Students will be housed with host families in Sao Paolo and in tourist hotels or hostels while on tour. Details TBA.

EXCURSIONS
The trip will consist of a Study Tour of field trips to Salvador (Bahia), Recife (Pernambuco), the wetlands Pantanal (Mato Groso do Sul), and Brasilia.

ELIGIBILITY
The program is offered to all non-first year students in good standing. One semester of Portuguese is required. Students interested in women's studies, economic development, social planning, and human rights should apply.

APPROXIMATE COSTS Students will be charged regular tuition, $500 administrative fee, as well as room and board pro-rated for the slightly shorter semester. Additional expenses is estimated at $2,300 (including airfare).

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