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Programs- Winterim 2008

This course will closely examine the history of Brazilian slavery and the evolution of Afro-Brazilian culture.  Brazil was the first European colony in the western hemisphere to receive African slaves (1538) and was the last nation in the west to free its slaves (1888).  Currently, as many as 70% of all Brazilians have at least some African ancestry, making it the largest “black” country outside of Africa, and second only to Nigeria in black population in the world.  Because of its significant African ancestry, Brazil enjoys an incredible richness of African religion, clothing, music, dance, food, and society.  Our short-term study abroad experience will examine these aspects of Afro-Brazilian culture as we visit the cities of Rio de Janeiro, Salvador and Ilhéus.

Credits: 3 undergraduate credits in Portuguese 2

3 undergraduate credits in Portuguese 297/497

Participation:

This program is open to all US college/university students.  Preference will be given to UWM students.

Estimated Cost*: $3,800

* Program fees are based on a realistic estimate of participants.  The cost may change if the exchange rate fluctuates or the minimum number of participants is not achieved. 

* Cost includes airfare, accommodation, most meals, in-country transportation, and excursions.

Faculty Leader:

Brian Kennedy

Department of Spanish and Portuguese

(bryank@uwm.edu)