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SIT Brazil: Social Justice and Sustainable Development
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Program Administrator:
SIT Country:
Brazil
Host Institution:
School for International Training study center
Location:
The program is based in Fortaleza, the modern seaside capital of the state of Ceará. Students attend classes at the Instituto Brasil/Estados Unidos/Ceará (IBEU-CE), a bi-national center dedicated to the promotion of cultural ties and understanding between the people of Brazil and the United States. Local academics, community leaders, and researchers lead lectures and seminars on Brazilian culture, development, and social justice. Students engage with leading organizations working to promote social justice in the area including the Movement of Landless Rural Workers (MST) and Banco Palmas.
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Duration:
Fall term
Winter/Spring Semester
Language:
English
Class Format:
Classes Primarily with US Students Housing:
Varies
Requirement:
Minimum 2.5 GPA and sophomore standing
Some background in Portuguese, Spanish or other Romance language is recommended
OSU Study Abroad Program Deadlines
Deadlines for OSU Study Abroad Programs:
- Summer Programs: March 15
- Fall, Year-Long Programs: April 15
- Winter/Spring Semester Programs: October 15
- Spring Term Programs: November 15
Programs may have alternative deadlines or extend deadlines. Confirm with your program advisor.
Mandatory Application Checklist:
Program Details:
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Program Costs:
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Academic emphasis:
Anthropology
Economics
Ethnic Studies
History
Political Science
Sociology
