Brazil: Fall 2011 Humanities II

Tentative Travel Dates: November 10–24, 2011
Leaders: Martha Neubert, Vaughn Allen, and David Huoppi
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Country Description: Brazil, an emerging regional and global power for the 21st century, provides NMH with a unique opportunity to study the complex forces of race, class, blending of European and African traditions, natural resource management, and the complexities of urbanization.

Program Description: Students will travel to Brazil for a two-week Humanities II lab experience to apply the course themes introduced in the World History and Religion curriculum. Students will travel to three very distinct regions in Brazil: Salvadore da Bahia, the Chapata, and Rio de Janeiro. Salvadore da Bahia is on the northern coast of Brazil and represents Brazil’s African roots and slave history. The amalgamation of African and European religion will be a core aspect of this visit. In Chapata, students will experience the Brazilian interior and village life. The group will participate in community service work there as well. In Rio de Janeiro, students will continue their focus on race, class, and urban issues while looking closely at Brazil’s diversity. Race and class and the emergence of the modern democratic process will be some of the core themes in Rio de Janeiro.

 

Requirements: This course is open to sophomores who are in good academic and community standing. Space is limited to 24 students from the fall section of Humanities II.  
Credits: Students who successfully complete the Brazil program will earn two credits in Sophomore Humanities (one credit in World Religions and one in World History).
Application: The application form is available in the Student Announcements folder on SWIS, or at the Center for International Education in Beveridge Hall, Room 030, or x3251.
Fee: In addition to the regular cost of tuition, room, and board, students will pay a program fee of $4,300, which includes airfare. NMH partially subsidizes its study abroad programs in order to keep costs affordable for families. Limited need-based financial aid may be available but is not guaranteed.