Total immersion in northeastern Brazil will reveal the warmth and welcoming hospitality of Brazilians who encourage students to speak their language and understand the brazilian gusto for life. Students can earn 3 credits of undergraduate Portuguese language credit. Visiting Scholar with the Latin American and Iberian Institute, Professor Joyce Carlson-Leavitt, is the academic coordinator. Her speciality is Brazilian and Spanish American Women's Literature. Port 335, Brazilian Popular Culture .
Enrollment is restricted.
Housing is arranged through teh Federal Unibersity of Cear with local host families. For additional information contact International Programs at 277-4032. An excursion to St. Petersburg is planned. Students can earn up to 3-6 hours of Russian Language graduate or undergraduate credit. Russian Language professor Dr. Natasha Kolchevska is the academic coordinator.