Universidade Católica do Salvador Universidade Federal da

(liberal arts) Salvador da Bahia, Brazil Universidade Católica do Salvador Universidade Federal da Bahia fall / spring / academic year / calendar year afro-brazilian studies / anthropology / brazilian studies / business / communications / development and planning / economics / fine arts / geography / history hotel management / legal studies / literature / music / portuguese language / religion and theology / sociology program snapshot • Learn Portuguese through a four-week intensive language and culture program prior to the semester, followed by semester-long language courses at various levels • Enroll in CIEE courses in Afro-Brazilian studies, with a focus on race, class, anthropology, and culture • Participate in cultural and educational activities, including visits to a Candomblé ceremony, and an excursion to Porto Seguro, the birthplace of Brazil what you’ll learn The Liberal Arts program has three main objectives: to improve students’ oral and written Portuguese language skills; to facilitate students’ knowledge of contemporary Brazil and the northeast region; and to provide students the opportunity to take regular Brazilian University courses. This is achieved through academic work, combined with extensive cultural excursions and exposure to different aspects of life in this unique, African-infused region of Brazil. 21 Salvador da Bahia, Brazil (liberal arts) thoughts from abroad My interest in anthropology comes from my ties with Salvador, having spent my whole life in this city. When I was younger, I lived in a typical neighborhood that in many ways resembled some of the places portrayed by Brazilian author Jorge Amado, a native of the region. While I used to play soccer and study theater, I eventually came to the conclusion that it was much more interesting to learn more about the game and drama of people. Over the years, I have studied and written about numerous types of people from the region—prostitutes, beggars, soccer players, and capoeira practitioners. Recently, I have dedicated myself to studying the anthropology of food and diet, specifically, the study of Bahian cuisine and its influence on our regional identity. My most recent book is a biography of Mário Gusmão, one of the most important Bahian black actors. I look forward to welcoming you to my Bahia! — Jeferson Bacelar, Resident Director academics Academic Program The CIEE Study Center in Salvador da Bahia was established in 2000. Students begin by participating in an Intensive Language and Culture Program (ILCP), held in Salvador da Bahia for the fall semester and in São Paulo for the spring semester. In the fall semester, students enroll in a three-credit language course and a three-credit interdisciplinary culture course prior to the regular semester. In the spring semester, students enroll in an intensive, four-credit language and culture course prior to the regular semester. The ILCP prepares students for the regular semester by providing them the opportunity to focus intensively on Portuguese language acquisition and to learn about Brazilian contemporary society. The semester program offers a combination of direct enrollment classes at a Brazilian university, CIEE Portuguese language courses, and specially designed CIEE courses about contemporary Brazilian art, culture, race, and economic issues. This program is ideal for those students wanting to improve their Portuguese language, or for advanced Spanish speakers who would like to learn Portuguese. Academic Culture Some U.S. students could misperceive that the workload is light and that there are very few assignments. However, students are given bibliographies for courses with the expectation that they read as many of the listings as possible and select those titles that best meet their needs and interests. In some courses, the entire grade is based on a term paper or critical analysis of a particular article, with the expectation that the paper be based upon a fairly extensive reading from the bibliography. This relative freedom places a great deal of responsibility on the student. While U.S. students are accustomed to a very structured system, professors in Brazil generally leave students on their own to determine the intensity of their work—an approach which is geared towards the student who is motivated, self-sufficient, and deeply interested in the subject matter of the course. It is a more rigorous, autonomous academic system. The CIEE academic year program takes place from late June to late June of the following year, and the CIEE calendar year program coincides with the Brazilian academic year, taking place from early January to mid-December. Academic year students have a two-month break between the fall and spring semesters and are encouraged to travel independently throughout other parts of Brazil and Latin America. Calendar year students have a break of four weeks between the Brazilian first and second semesters (the North American spring and fall semesters). Students are responsible for housing and meals during these breaks. Nature of Classes CIEE Portuguese language and content courses are with CIEE students only. Participants who enroll directly in host university courses at UCSal and UFBA take classes with Brazilian students. CIEE Community Language Commitment Students take part in the CIEE Community Language Commitment by speaking Portuguese at all times (except in emergencies). This fosters a learning community that contributes to both Portuguese language proficiency and understanding of Brazilian society. Grading System Students are evaluated the same as their Brazilian university peers on any combination of the following: quizzes, class participation, mid-term and final exams, or final papers, much as in the United States. Students must take exams at the regular exam time and turn in all work on time. Letter grades of A, B, C, D, and F are given with pluses or minuses. Grades for the first semester are normally received by early September and for the second semester by March. About the Resident Director Dr. Jeferson Bacelar is a Professor of Anthropology at the Universidade Federal da Bahia. He holds a Ph.D. in Anthropology and a Masters in Social Sciences from the Universidade Federal da Bahia, and is a recognized scholar and author of numerous publications about Afro-Bahian culture. He has written extensively on Afro-Brazilian studies and Bahian affairs, and his most recent publication is the book, Mário Gusmão. Um príncipe negro nas terras do dragão da maldade (Rio de Janeiro: Editora Pallas, 2006). About Other CIEE Staff Flavia Santana, Resident Coordinator, helps with student housing, administrative matters, visa registration, cultural activities, and student issues. Matt Ryan, Program Coordinator, focuses on volunteer and community service, financial administration, cultural activities, and student issues. about salvador da bahia Salvador da Bahia, located on the Atlantic coast in northeastern Brazil, has 2.8 million inhabitants. Due to the strong slave presence during the Colonial period, Salvador has a strong African influence, including religious and spiritual practices, cuisine, and ethnic dynamics. Today, Salvador is a booming city, and its historic and ethnic diversity can be noted in the city’s architecture and layout: old parts of the city are located next to modern complexes. The CIEE Study Center is located on a bustling square—2 de Julho near Pelourinho, the historic center of the city. where you’ll study Established in 1961, Universidade Católica do Salvador (UCSal) is the highest ranking private university in northeast Brazil. The University offers courses in many departments including biology, communications, education, geography, history, mathematics, and music. The UCSal campus is housed in renovated monasteries and modern-day buildings. Universidade Federal da Bahia (UFBA), one of Brazil’s top ten universities, has 58 departments for undergraduate majors and 18,000 students. UFBA is situated near the downtown area and Pelourinho. 22 (liberal arts) Salvador da Bahia, Brazil eligibility • Overall GPA 2.75 • 4 semesters of college-level Spanish and/ or 2 semesters of college-level Portuguese or equivalent living Housing and Meals Housing and three meals per day are included in the program fee. During orientation, students are housed together, usually in a hotel. For the remainder of the program, students are placed in Bahian homestays. The homestay is essential to the student’s learning process and integration into life in Salvador. The opportunity to live with a Brazilian family not only allows students to deconstruct stereotypes and observe real life in action, but it also creates opportunities for dialogue about issues discussed in class, and for practicing their Portuguese language skills. Students can expect a more traditional environment that may call for some adjustments on their part. The opportunity to live with a family offers students a unique source of cultural learning and personal growth. Orientation A two-day mandatory orientation session is conducted at the beginning of the program and introduces students to the country, culture, and academic program, as well as provides practical information about living in Brazil. Ongoing support is provided on an individual and group basis throughout the program. Internet Students can access the Internet at computers on the UCSal campus free of charge, and are encouraged to bring personal laptops with a wireless connection. Past students have found it helpful to open an Internet-based email account, since university accounts do not exist. There are also numerous Internet cafés in Bahia. culture Cultural Activities and Field Trips CIEE program activities include visits to a marine biology nature reserve, the museum of African history, plays and local performances, a soccer game, a boat trip, and cultural events, such as a candomblé ceremony. Community service and volunteer opportunities are available for interested students. The program also includes a trip to Rio de Janeiro. Considered the “cidade maravilhosa,” or “wonderful city,” Rio de Janeiro is known for its natural beauty and its strong cultural identity. Spring semester students may also participate in local Carnival festivities. duration Fall 22 weeks: late June–mid-December Spring 24 weeks: early January–late June Academic Year 53 weeks: late June–late June Calendar Year 48 weeks: early January–mid-December costs CIEE Fees Fall 2009: $14,100 Spring 2010: available 8/15/09 Academic Year 2009–10: $25,400 Calendar Year 2010: available 8/15/09 The CIEE fees for 2009–10 include tuition, housing, all meals, optional on-site airport meet and greet, full-time leadership and support, orientation, cultural activities, local excursions, comprehensive student handbook, pre-departure advising, incountry documents, and a CIEE iNext travel card, which provides insurance and other travel benefits. Estimated Additional Costs (Fall 2009) Transportation Personal Expenses Books and Supplies Local Transportation Visa Fee Total Estimated Additional Costs Check our website for current fees. $ 1,850 $ 1,200 $ 200 $ 500 $ 200 $ 3,950 (round-trip based on U.S. East Coast departure) 23 Salvador da Bahia, Brazil (liberal arts) coursework Program Requirements All students attend the required ILCP, which prepares students linguistically and culturally prior to the start of the regular semester. In the fall semester, students enroll in two required courses, Intensive Portuguese Language and Contemporary Brazil. In the spring semester, students enroll in the required Portuguese Language and Brazilian Culture course. For the remainder of the semester, students enroll in a Portuguese language course, one of the two CIEE courses, and two or three elective courses chosen from CIEE electives and UCSal and UFBA courses. Students are allowed to enroll in one course only per semester at UFBA. Students must enroll in Portuguese language study throughout their study abroad experience, including academic year and calendar year students in their second semester. Academic and calendar year students are exempt from CIEE content courses during their second semester. However, students continuing from the CIEE São Paulo program must enroll in one of the two CIEE content courses offered. Credit Total recommended credit for the fall semester is 18–21 semester/27–31.5 quarter hours and for the spring, 16–19 semester/24–28.5 quarter hours. Total recommended credit for the academic year is 34–40 semester/51–60 quarter hours. Course contact hours are 45 hours and recommended credit is 3 semester/4.5 quarter hours per course, unless otherwise indicated. Language of Instruction Portuguese Faculty The Portuguese language courses are taught by language professors from the Department of Languages at the Universidade Federal da Bahia; UCSal courses are taught by UCSal professors; and the CIEE core courses are taught by the CIEE Resident Director. CIEE electives are taught by professors from the Centro de Estudos Afro-Orientais (CEAO), affiliated with UFBA. courses Required CIEE ILCP Courses Upon arrival, students take a language placement exam to determine which language course they will take during the ILCP A special section of beginner-level Portuguese for Span. ish speakers may be offered for students who have proficiency in Spanish and have had no previous Portuguese instruction. Not all sections are offered each session, with specific offerings dependent upon student enrollments and results of the language placement exam. Fall Semester (Salvador da Bahia) In the fall semester, students enroll in two required courses, Intensive Portuguese Language and Contemporary Brazil. BRAZ 3101 BBAH Contemporary Brazil This course provides a multidisciplinary overview of Brazilian culture and current realities. Daily lectures and discussions on a broad range of topics drawn from Brazilian history, literature, economics, politics, race relations, and current social movements are augmented with outings and Brazilian films and music. Instructor: Dr. Jeferson Bacelar PORT 1101 BBAH Intensive Beginner Portuguese, I PORT 1102 BBAH Intensive Beginner Portuguese, II PORT 2101 BBAH Intensive Intermediate Portuguese, I PORT 2102 BBAH Intensive Intermediate Portuguese, II PORT 2103 BBAH Portuguese for Spanish Speakers (for near-native speakers) PORT 3101 BBAH Intensive Advanced Portuguese, I PORT 3102 BBAH Intensive Advanced Portuguese, II These courses emphasize grammar applied through oral production. Reading, writing, and listening comprehension activities are included to reinforce the oral exercises. Contact hours: 60. Recommended credit: 3 semester/4.5 quarter hours. Spring Semester (São Paulo) In the spring semester, students enroll in one intensive language and culture course. PORT 1103 BBAH Intensive Beginner Portuguese Language and Brazilian Culture, I PORT 1104 BBAH Intensive Beginner Portuguese Language and Brazilian Culture, II PORT 2104 BBAH Intensive Intermediate Portuguese Language and Brazilian Culture, I PORT 2105 BBAH Intensive Intermediate Portuguese Language and Brazilian Culture, II PORT 3103 BBAH Intensive Advanced Portuguese Language and Brazilian Culture, I PORT 3104 BBAH Intensive Advanced Portuguese Language and Brazilian Culture, II PORT 2106 BBAH Portuguese for Spanish Speakers and Brazilian Culture (for near-native speakers) This required pre-session course is designed to prepare students linguistically and culturally for all aspects of the semester abroad. It provides students with an intense introduction to or continued study of Portuguese language, as well as a culture workshop on contemporary issues in Brazil. The course includes language classes (divided at appropriate level with an emphasis on grammar applied through oral production); lectures, readings and discussions on contemporary Brazilian life; community exploration activities; and an introduction to Brazilian academic culture. By the time they begin coursework at the University, students will have learned/refined their language skills and constructed a basic cultural literacy as background to their coursework. Contact hours: 15 (culture workshop); 60 (language component). Recommended credit: 4 semester/6 quarter hours. Required CIEE Semester Language Courses Based on examination, students are placed in an appropriate Portuguese language course. PORT 1001 BBAH Semester Beginner Portuguese, I PORT 1002 BBAH Semester Beginner Portuguese, II PORT 2001 BBAH Semester Intermediate Portuguese, I PORT 2002 BBAH Semester Intermediate Portuguese, II PORT 3001 BBAH Semester Advanced Portuguese, I PORT 3002 BBAH Semester Advanced Portuguese, II PORT 4001 BBAH Advanced Portuguese Syntax and Written Composition These courses emphasize grammar, writing, listening comprehension, and speaking. Contact hours: 60. Recommended credit: 3 semester/4.5 quarter hours. CIEE Content Courses All semester students are required to enroll in at least one of the following courses. Academic year students are not required to enroll in a CIEE course during their second semester. CIEE courses require a minimum of five students to be offered. 24 (liberal arts) Salvador da Bahia, Brazil BRAZ 3002 BBAH Race and Class in a Multicultural Society: Bahia and Brazil This course examines issues of race, class, and gender in Brazil, with emphasis on the Northeastern region, one of the most culturally diverse regions in the Americas. Focus is on AfroBrazilians, and a profound analysis is made of the historical, political, and cultural realities of Blacks and other ethnic groups in Brazilian society. Instructor: Dr. Jeferson Bacelar BRAZ 3003 BBAH Brazilian Cultural and Artistic Manifestations This course is anthropological in its focus, as it covers the many diverse forms of artistic creations so vibrantly manifested in Salvador and Brazil as a whole. It looks at various musical, dance, martial arts, and visual arts, from historical, cultural, ethnic, religious, and esthetic dimensions, and combines both classroom and experiential activities. Instructor: Dr. Cláudio Luiz Pereira Social Services Community Development and Popular Culture Sociability and Work Social Anthropology Social Politics I, II Social Services and Process of Work Universidade Federal da Bahia Courses The following list is a representative sampling of the subjects available. All course selections are made in consultation with the Resident Director. Not all courses are available every semester. African History American History Anthropology of Indigenous Societies Biology Black Anthropology Brazilian Theater Business Administration Economics Ethnomusicology Modern Philosophy Museography Philosophy Politics Sociology of Health Sociology of Work Urban Anthropology Universidade Católica do Salvador Courses The following list is a representative sampling of the subjects available. All course selections are made in consultation with the Resident Director. Not all courses are available every semester. Communication Cinematographic Language Marketing Planning and Analysis Photography for Publicity Radio, Television, and Cinema Fine Arts Brazilian and Sacred Art Fine Arts I, II History of Arts I, II History of Theater Geography Regional Geography I, II, III Theory of Geography Urban Geography History History of Bahia I, II History of Brazil I,II History of Brazilian Culture History of Brazilian Popular Music History of Religions Modern History I,II Language and Literature Brazilian Literature I, II, III, IV Portuguese Literature I, II, III Theory of Literature Law Environmental and Agrarian Rights International Politics Rights of Children and Adolescents Music Choral I, II, III Instrumental Practice—Guitar Instrumental Practice—Piano Rhythm and Sound Vocal Techniques Social Sciences Brazilian Folklore Cultural Anthropology Historiography of Social Movements in Brazil History of Brazilian Culture History of Brazilian Music Human Geography in Brazil Introduction to Economy Introduction to Sociology Political Science Space, Memory, and Citizenship a student’s story Despite all of the amazing places I traveled to and the unforgettably beautiful sights I saw throughout South America, what I remember most fondly about my time in Brazil are the simple moments of inner confidence and peace that I enjoyed during my daily walks around Salvador. At first, I was presented with challenges of getting to know the different neighborhoods and learning how to get around. As I became familiar with the city and its ways, these challenges fell into sync with the Bahian energy and the diversity that exists throughout its streets. Before I knew it, I not only felt comfortable making my way around Salvador’s packed streets, but I also began to develop a special connection with the city. I became a more confident person during my stay in Salvador and I learned how to live in the moment. I built strong connections with the new people I met. I am forever changed by my time in Bahia and am so grateful to the city and its people for all of the wonderful experiences I had there. — Valerie Marsh, University of Pittsburgh 25