Study Abroad 
Portuguese Language and Brazilian Culture
June 30 - July 23, 2012
Study Portuguese language in Brazil with Towson University in Summer 2012. This program will allow students to begin or enhance their Portuguese language skills and experience the local culture. Participants will take classes at a local faculdade. In addition, students will participate in a community service component providing a unique opportunity to observe and reflect upon the daily life of the local people first-hand.
Participants will also gain an appreciation for the unique customs and history of the region and the Afro-Brazilian and Indigenous contributions to Brazilian culture through visits and excursions. Program highlights include visits to museums and other important sites including the Fortaleza Negra, an Indian reservation, and Redenção - the first city in Brazil to abolish slavery.
The program is based in Fortaleza in the state of Ceará in the northeast of Brazil. The region is known for its traditions and geographic diversity and has historically been one of the most impoverished areas of Brazil. Fortaleza is the state's capital and home to over 3.3 million people. It is a cosmopolitan city with beautiful beaches and a thriving cultural center. An in-country flight will be included for the last three days in Salvador. While in Salvador the group will tour the city, attend a Capoeira presentation, visit Mercado Model and have free time to explore the area.
Program Director: Dr. Lea Ramsdell - Towson University Dept. of Foreign Languages.
Course: Students will earn a total of 6 credits. Students will consult with the Program Director prior to departure and take a placement test upon arrival in Brazil to determine the class level to be taken. Students must choose one of the following combination of courses:
PORT 101: Portuguese Elements I (3 credits) plus
LAST 484: Study Abroad in Latin America (3 credits). PORT 101 fulfills TU Gen Ed II.C.1.
PORT 102: Portuguese Elements II (3 credits) plus LAST 484: Study Abroad in Latin America (3 credits).
PORT 102 prerequisites: PORT 101 or equivalent. PORT 102 fulfills TU Gen Ed II.C.1.
PORT 201: Portuguese Intermediate I (3 credits) plus LAST 484: Study Abroad in Latin America (3 credits). PORT 201 prerequisites: PORT 102 or equivalent. PORT 201 fulfills TU GenED II.C.3.
PORT 202: Portuguese Intermediate II (3 credits) plus LAST 484: Study Abroad in Latin America (3 credits).
PORT 202 prerequisites: PORT 201 or equivalent. PORT 202 fulfills TU GenED II.C.3.
PORT 301 plus LAST 484: Study Abroad in Latin America (3 credits). PORT 301 prerequisites: PORT 201 or equivalent.
TU students may receive Honors credit for their study abroad experience.
Costs: $4,500 includes academic credit, housing in local apartments, daily breakfast, internal country flight, health insurance, and excursions. Additional costs include $150 study abroad fee, international airfare (approx. $1,720), $200 entry visa fee, and personal expenses. Note: International airfare is not included in the program cost.
*The Towson University Study Abroad Office reserves the right to make any necessary changes including adjustments in cost in the event that unforeseen circumstances arise.
Eligibility: Students must have a cumulative GPA of 2.5, a high school diploma or equivalent experience, and be at least 18 years old.
Application Process: Fill out the application and submit it to the TU Study Abroad Office. $250 deposit is required at time of application. Non-TU students must also submit a completed Non-Degree Enrollment Application.
Application Deadline: MARCH 15, 2012. Admission is on a rolling basis. Early application is advised as space is limited.
For further information: Contact Dr. Lea Ramsdell , Dept. of Foreign Languages, 410-704-5369 or the TU Study Abroad Office.
Study Abroad Office
Administration Building, 2nd Floor
Monday - Friday, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Phone: 410-704-2451
Fax: 410-704-4703
Email: studyabroad@towson.edu
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