Oregon State University

SIT Brazil: Culture, Development and Social Justice

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Country: 
Brazil
Host Institution: 
School for International Training study center
Location: 

In Fortaleza, the modern seaside capital of the state of Ceará, you complete fieldwork with organizations concerned with migration, poverty, gender, human rights, and the social impact of large-scale development. A field excursion to historic Salvador, in Bahia, Brazil’s most Africanized state, provides insight into issues relating specifically to African Brazilians and the African Diaspora.

Language: 
English

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Program Administrator: 
SIT
Class Format: 
Classes Primarily with US Students
Academic emphasis: 
Anthropology
Economics
Ethnic Studies
History
Political Science
Sociology
Restricted to the following majors: 
All majors are welcome
Requirement: 

Minimum 2.5 GPA and sophomore standing. Some background in Portuguese, Spanish or other Romance language is recommended.

Duration: 
Fall term
Duration: 
Winter/Spring Semester
Housing: 
Varies
Program Details: 
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Program Costs: 
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Contact: 
Teppei Hayashi