Study in Brazil - Portuguese Language & Brazilian Culture (in Portuguese) - ISEP Exchange
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
• Attracting visitors from all over the world, São Paulo is a diverse international city, but with its own distinct local flare. With street art on nearly every corner, the city is brimming with creativity, color, and energy.
• Build your Portuguese skills not simply by studying the language but by exploring the history, culture, literature and identity of the people of Brazil.
• Today, FAAP is considered one of the most important and respected academic and cultural institutions in Brazil, giving you access to high quality faculty and world-class facilities.
• Take part in the city’s most popular sport by joining a futebol (or soccer) team and competing with natives who live and breathe the sport. Or have an out-of-the-box experience by participating in the brand-new sport of beach tennis, a mixture of beach volleyball, tennis, and badminton (available to play on one of the on-campus sand courts).
LIFE ABROAD
With a population of almost 12 million inhabitants that are made up of over 70 nationalities, São Paulo is an international city that offers diversity, vibrancy, and culture. Experience dancing the Samba during Carnaval, strut the runway at the São Paulo Fashion Week, or show your pride at the largest Pride parade in the world.
LIVE
Live with locals or other international students in a student house (called a homestay by locals) with several other Brazilian or international students. There is also an option to upgrade to a single room for an additional fee.
DINE
Dig into São Paulo’s rich street food culture or visit a local food market where you can purchase fresh fruits, vegetables, spices, and more to create your own meals. We recommend budgeting around $3,000 per semester for dining.
EXPERIENCE
FAAP offers plenty of opportunities to connect socially with other students through cultural expeditions, volunteer opportunities, and events. Some examples of past activities include a newcomer's party, a Capoeira class (an art form with elements of martial arts, dance, acrobatics, music, and spirituality), cooking classes, jewelry workshops, samba and forró dance classes, and much more!
EXPLORE
There are endless places for you to explore throughout Brazil, including destinations that will have you checking multiple items off your bucket list. Trek through the Amazon Rainforest, admire the spectacular Iguaçu Falls, or visit a coffee farm to discover why Brazil has some of the best coffee beans in the world.
What We Love About FAAP
Located in Higienópolis, one of the most traditional districts of São Paulo, Fundação Armando Alvares Penteado is one of the most prominent institutions promoting arts and culture in the region. We particularly love this program because of the on-campus access to artistic opportunities like the Brazilian Art Museum, the FAAP Theater, and workshops on wood, metal, jewelry-making, and more.
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Course Description
This program offers a relatively structured course outline focusing on learning Portuguese through the study of the language and the culture in which it is embedded. Classes include a language class aligned to appropriate language skill levels (including beginners) accompanied by 2 additional courses exploring the history, literature, culture and identity of the people of Brazil. Students can also engage in a theater workshop and multiple integrated, hands-on activities in the community.
For an additional fee per course, students can enroll in additional classes offered in English in FAAP’s English Language Institute. This includes interesting options such as Fashion Trend Analysis, Luxury management or the Start Up Experience as well as more traditional classes in international relations, business or public relations.
Credits Earned
Students who complete the program in good standing can expect to earn 285 hours in an 18-week program, which ISEP recommends is the equivalent of 18-19 U.S. Credit Hours. Students will earn a certificate of program completion. Additional classes through the institute are generally 36-45 hours per class/ 2-3 US credit hours.
If you use financial aid, please speak with a qualified financial aid advisor to understand your academic obligations and the requirements for using financial aid.
Sample Classes Available:
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Foreign Language (Portuguese) |
Area Studies (in Portuguese)
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Level 1 (Basic) |
Brazilin Foreign Policy |
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Level 2 (Intermediate) |
International Institutions, Regimes, and Organizations |
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Level 3 (Advanced) |
International Environmental Issues |
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Brazilin Culture and Identity |
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Other Academic Conditions
On your ISEP course list, please simply list “Extensive Portuguese Course”. FAAP will contact you to determine your exact level of proficiency, and decide what level course you should enroll in. Course availability is subject to minimum enrollment.
Students who already have an intermediate level of Spanish may enroll for an additional fee in the pre-session Intensive Portuguese I for Spanish Speakers to fulfill the requirements of Extensive Portuguese I, and then continue with Extensive Portuguese II during the semester.
Students may also concurrently enroll in one or more courses within the Study in English program during the semester for an additional fee.
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